Flibanserin's developer and some women's groups, accuse the F.D.A. of gender bias for approving Viagra and other drugs to help men have sex, but none for women.
"Women have waited long enough. Gender equality should be the standard when it comes to access to treatments for sexual dysfunction."
The drug has been rejected by the F.D.A. on the grounds that its very modest effectiveness was outweighed by side effects like sleepiness, dizziness and nausea.
Chairwoman of Even the Score, said the side effects of flibanserin, like sleepiness and dizziness, were not so serious. By contrast Viagra and some other drugs for men can cause blindness, penile rupture and other serious side effects.
Women on the drug trial said they had experienced less distress and a meaningful change. And some have said the drug had a big effect. Just a thought.
"Women have waited long enough. Gender equality should be the standard when it comes to access to treatments for sexual dysfunction."
The drug has been rejected by the F.D.A. on the grounds that its very modest effectiveness was outweighed by side effects like sleepiness, dizziness and nausea.
Chairwoman of Even the Score, said the side effects of flibanserin, like sleepiness and dizziness, were not so serious. By contrast Viagra and some other drugs for men can cause blindness, penile rupture and other serious side effects.
Women on the drug trial said they had experienced less distress and a meaningful change. And some have said the drug had a big effect. Just a thought.
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