FDA scientists says the first pill designed to increase female libido failed in 2 studies
By APWednesday, June 16, 2010
Summary Box: ‘Female Viagra’ falls short
UNSTIMULATING RESPONSE: The Food and Drug Administration says a drug from Boehringer Ingelheim designed to stimulate female libido fell short in two studies.
PINK PILL: The drug flibanserin is the latest attempt by the drug industry to find a female equivalent to Viagra, Pfizer’s blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug for men.
NO EASY SOLUTION: Experts say arousal in women is so complicated that it may be unrealistic to expect a pill to address female sexual problems.
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