News tagged with flibanserin

After years of research, drug for 'female sexual dysfunction' remains elusive

The pharmaceutical industry's push to find a female version of Viagra has been full of letdowns.

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created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1




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German firm shelves libido-boosting drug for women

German drug firm Boehringer Ingelheim has shelved development of a libido-booster for women after it was given the thumbs down by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company said.

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created Oct 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Drugs for low libido raise concerns over industry 'construction' of new diseases

Drug companies have not only sponsored the science of a new condition known as female sexual dysfunction, they have helped to construct it, in order to build global markets for new drugs, reveals an article in this week's ...

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created Sep 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

FDA: 'Female Viagra' falls short

(AP) -- The first pill designed to boost the female sex drive failed to make a significant impact on libido in two studies, federal health regulators said, though some women did report slightly more sexually ...

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created Jun 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researcher presents risk-free treatment for low female sexual desire

According to the Journal of Sexual Medicine, people who engage in regular sexual activity gain several health benefits, such as longer lives, healthier hearts, lower blood pressure, and lower risk of breast cancer. Howeve ...

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created Mar 09, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Viagra for women? Drug developed as antidepressant effective in treating low libido

The drug flibanserin, which was originally created as an antidepressant, is effective in treating women with low libido, pooled results from three separate clinical trials have found.

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created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 4


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