flibanserin

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

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

What is flibanserin?

Flibanserin is used to treat low sexual desire in women who have not gone through menopause and have never had low sexual desire in the past. Flibanserin is for use only when low sexual desire is NOT caused by a medical condition, a mental disorder, relationship problems, or by using drugs or other medicines.

Flibanserin is not for women who have already gone through menopause. This medicine is also not for use by men.

Flibanserin is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.

Flibanserin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking flibanserin?

• liver disease; or
• if you recently consumed alcohol.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with flibanserin. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• nefazodone;
• an antibiotic --ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin;
• antifungal medicine --fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole;
• antiviral medicine to treat hepatitis C --boceprevir, telaprevir;
• heart or blood pressure medicine --conivaptan, diltiazem, verapamil; or
• HIV or AIDS medicine --atazanavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• alcoholism (or if you currently drink alcohol);
• drug addiction;
• depression or mental illness; or
• low blood pressure.

How should I take flibanserin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take flibanserin only at bedtime.

Skip your bedtime dose of flibanserin if you have consumed alcohol less than 2 hours earlier.

It may take up to 8 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose and take the medicine the following day at bedtime. Do not take flibanserin in the morning, and do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking flibanserin?

Grapefruit may interact with flibanserin and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

Avoid taking any of the following over-the-counter or herbal products without your doctor's advice:

• cimetidine;
• gingko biloba;
• resveratrol; or
• St. John's wort.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

What are the possible side effects of flibanserin?

• severe drowsiness; or
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• tiredness;
• nausea;
• dry mouth; or
• trouble sleeping.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect flibanserin?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Many drugs can affect flibanserin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about flibanserin.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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