Monday 13 January 2020

An herbal supplement for erectile dysfunction contains Viagra


On April 18, 2012 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to purchase or use the sexual enhancement natural product called “X-Rock” manufactured by CRM Laboratories. X-Rock can be purchased online . The FDA found sildenafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil (an analog of sildenafil).

Herbal Supplement For Viagra


Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, a prescription drug used for erectile dysfunction. There are serious drug interactions when taking sildenafil and nitrates, which have even resulted in death. 

Nitrates may be taken by men with diabetes, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, or heart disease. 

When sildenafil is taken with nitrates, there is a drastic reduction in blood pressure.

Sildenafil interacts with the drug ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra). The levels of sildenafil in the blood are increased as much as 11 times. This may result in low blood pressure and vision problems.

There can also be a significant decrease in blood pressure when sildenafil is taken with certain blood pressure medications.

Side effects of long-term use of sildenafil include vision loss and hearing impairment, both of which may be permanent. Other more common side effects include headache, flushing, and abdominal discomfort.

The FDA warned consumers of the growing incidence of tainted natural products. They stated, “This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of products marketed as dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals. These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building, and are often represented as being “all natural.” 

FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements on the market that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. Consumers should exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.”

The FDA has a webpage listing all the tainted sexual enhancement products they have identified in recent months.

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