Prescribing Information

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about ADDYI?

ADDYI can cause severe low blood pressure and fainting (loss of consciousness). Your risk is higher if you drink alcohol close to your dose. Do not take ADDYI with certain medicines or if you have liver problems. To lower your risk of low blood pressure and fainting:

Do not drink alcohol close to the time you take ADDYI. Skip your dose if you had 3 or more drinks before bedtime. Wait at least 2 hours after 1–2 alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI. After taking ADDYI, do not drink alcohol until the next day
Talk to your doctor about the medicines and supplements you take and before starting any new ones
Do not take ADDYI if you have liver problems

If you feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking ADDYI, lie down right away. Get medical help if symptoms do not go away.

Who should not take ADDYI?

Do not take ADDYI if you:

take certain medicines that increase ADDYI levels in your blood (including some treatments for HIV, fungal infections, antibiotics, hepatitis C, heart conditions, or depression such as nefazodone)

have liver problems
are allergic to ADDYI

What should I tell my doctor before taking ADDYI?

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:

drink alcohol, use drugs, or have a history of substance abuse
have ever had depression or other mental health conditions
have low blood pressure or a condition that can cause it
are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take, as they may interact with ADDYI.

What should I avoid while taking ADDYI?

Do not drink alcohol close to your dose
Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 6 hours after taking ADDYI
Do not drink grapefruit juice
Do not take supplements such as St. John’s Wort, ginkgo, or resveratrol, or certain medicines like cimetidine, without talking to your doctor

What are the possible side effects of ADDYI?

ADDYI can cause serious side effects, including:

See “What is the most important information I should know about ADDYI?”
sleepiness
low blood pressure and fainting

The most common side effects include:

dizziness
nausea
tiredness
trouble sleeping
dry mouth

This is not a complete list of side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice.

What is ADDYI?

ADDYI is a prescription medicine used to treat hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women < 65 years of age who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past, no matter the type of sexual activity, situation, or sexual partner, and it is troubling to them. Their low sexual desire is not due to a medical or mental health problem, problems in the relationship, medicine or other drug use.

ADDYI is not for use in men or to improve sexual performance.

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