Non-hormonal pill proven
effective at treating HSDD.
“Addyi has been an invaluable addition to my toolbox, becoming a crucial component in the comprehensive care of my female patients experiencing stress due to low libido.”
– Dr. Tola
Addyi is the only
Non-hormonal pill proven
effective at treating HSDD.
“Addyi has been an invaluable addition to my toolbox, becoming a crucial component in the comprehensive care of my female patients experiencing stress due to low libido.”
– Dr. Tola
in clinical trials
all three end points were met
in clinical trials all three end points were met
“I had no desire to have sex in years. It has caused relationship break ups. When I heard about Addyi, I was curious if it would work for me. I am starting to think about and want sex again. This is so exciting.”
– Kelly M, 47
“I have a very fulfilling life. I am not depressed, but my sex drive wasn’t there. Since starting Addyi, my libido has been back. I am having more sex and better sex.”
– Kate G, 40
“I have suffered for several years and felt like a failure as a woman. However, Addyi has me feeling like myself again.”
– Susan L, 45
The efficacy of Addyi was established in three 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD. Patients in these trials were treated with Addyi 100mg (n=1187) once-daily at bedtime, or placebo (n=1188). Not all women will experience similar improvement in their HSDD.
*SSEs = satisfying sexual events
“I had no desire to have sex in years. When I heard about Addyi, I was curious if it would work for me. I am starting to think about and want sex again. This is so exciting.”
– Kelly M, 52
“I have a very fulfilling life. I am not depressed, but my sex drive wasn’t there. Since starting Addyi, my libido has been back. I am having more sex!”
– Kate G, 34
“I have suffered for several years and felt like a failure as a woman. However, Addyi has me feeling like myself again.”
– Susan L, 45
The efficacy of Addyi was established in three 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD. Patients in these trials were treated with Addyi 100mg (n=1187) once-daily at bedtime, or placebo (n=1188). Not all women will experience similar improvement in their HSDD.
*SSEs = satisfying sexual events
Taking Addyi:
What she should expect
When
Addyi should only be taken at bedtime.
How
Experts believe that Addyi works by correcting an imbalance of neurotransmitters; dopamine and norepinephrine which are responsible for sexual excitement, while decreasing levels of serotonin, which can lower sex drive. The specific mechanism of action is not fully understood.
Results
Patients may begin to see results early, but should give Addyi up to 8‑weeks to feel the full effects.
Alcohol
If patients consume up to 2 standard alcohol drinks in the evening instruct her to wait 2 hours before taking Addyi at bedtime. Advise patient to skip their Addyi dose if they have consumed 3 or more standard alcoholic drinks that evening.
Examples of one standard alcoholic drink include: one 12-ounce regular beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits or shot.
When
Addyi should only be taken at bedtime.
How
Experts believe that Addyi works by correcting an imbalance of neurotransmitters responsible for sexual excitement.3 The specific mechanism of action is not fully understood.
Results
Patients may begin to see results early but should give Addyi up to 8‑weeks to feel the full effects.
Alcohol
If patients consume up to 2 standard alcohol drinks in the evening instruct her to wait 2 hours before taking Addyi at bedtime. Advise patient to skip their Addyi dose if they have consumed 3 or more standard alcoholic drinks that evening.
Examples of one standard alcoholic drink include: one 12-ounce regular beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits or shot.
Important to Know
The most common adverse events are dizziness, somnolence, nausea, fatigue, insomnia and dry mouth.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INCLUDING BOXED WARNING AND INDICATION
WARNING: HYPOTENSION AND SYNCOPE IN CERTAIN SETTINGS
See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
- Use of ADDYI and alcohol together close in time increases the risk of severe hypotension and syncope. Counsel patients to wait at least two hours after consuming one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime or to skip their ADDYI dose if they have consumed three or more standard alcoholic drinks that evening.
- Severe hypotension and syncope can occur when ADDYI is used with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or in patients with hepatic impairment; therefore, ADDYI use in these settings is contraindicated.
Contraindications
- Moderate or strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors
- Hepatic impairment
- Known hypersensitivity to ADDYI or any of its components. Reactions, including anaphylaxis, reactions consistent with angioedema, pruritus, and urticaria have been reported.
Warnings and Precautions
- Hypotension and Syncope Due to an Interaction with Alcohol: Taking ADDYI within two hours after consuming alcohol increases the risk of severe hypotension and syncope. To reduce this risk, counsel patients to wait at least two hours after drinking one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime. Patients who drink three or more standard alcoholic drinks should skip their ADDYI dose that evening. After taking ADDYI at bedtime, advise patients to not use alcohol until the following day.
- Hypotension and Syncope with CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase ADDYI concentrations, which can lead to hypotension and syncope. Concomitant use of ADDYI with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is contraindicated. Concomitant use of multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors that may include herbal supplements (e.g., ginkgo, resveratrol) or non-prescription drugs (e.g., cimetidine) could also lead to clinically relevant increases in flibanserin concentrations that may increase the risk of hypotension and syncope.
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression (e.g., Somnolence, Sedation): Can occur with ADDYI alone and is exacerbated by other CNS depressants including alcohol, and in settings where flibanserin concentrations are increased such as CYP3A4 inhibitors. The risk of CNS depression is also increased if ADDYI is taken during waking hours. Patients should avoid activities requiring full alertness (e.g., operating machinery or driving) until at least six hours after each dose and until they know how ADDYI affects them.
- Hypotension and Syncope with ADDYI Alone: The use of ADDYI - without other concomitant medications known to cause hypotension or syncope - can cause hypotension and syncope. The risk of hypotension and syncope is increased if ADDYI is taken during waking hours or if higher than the recommend dose is taken. Consider the benefits of ADDYI and the risks of hypotension and syncope in patients with pre-existing conditions that predispose to hypotension. Patients with pre-syncope should immediately lie supine and promptly seek medical help if symptoms do not resolve. Prompt medical attention should also be obtained for patients who experience syncope.
- Syncope and Hypotension in Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Any degree of hepatic impairment significantly increases flibanserin concentrations, which can lead to hypotension and syncope. ADDYI is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment.
- Hypersensitivity Reactions: Reactions including anaphylaxis, reactions consistent with angioedema, pruritus, and urticaria have been reported with ADDYI. Immediately discontinue ADDYI and initiate appropriate treatment if hypersensitivity reaction occurs.
Drug Interactions
- Alcohol: coadministration of ADDYI with alcohol increased the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression compared to the use of ADDYI alone or alcohol alone. Patients should wait at least two hours after consuming one or two standard alcoholic drinks before taking ADDYI at bedtime or to skip their ADDYI dose if they have consumed three or more alcoholic drinks that evening.
- CNS Depressants: (i.e., diphenhydramine, opioids, hypnotics, benzodiazepines, etc.) Concomitant use with ADDYI may increase the risk of CNS depression compared to use of ADDYI alone.
- Moderate or Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: ADDYI is contraindicated in women taking moderate (e.g., fluconazole, etc.) or strong (e.g., ketoconazole, etc.) CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- Oral Contraceptives and Other Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors: In combination with ADDYI may increase the risk of adverse reactions.
- Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors: (i.e., proton pump inhibitors, SSRI’s, benzodiazepines, antifungals, etc.) Increase flibanserin exposure which may increase risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression.
- CYP3A4 Inducers: (i.e., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, etc.) Concomitant use substantially decreases flibanserin exposure compared to the use of ADDYI alone and is not recommended.
- Digoxin or other P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates: Increases digoxin concentration, which may lead to digoxin toxicity. Increase monitoring of drugs transported by P-gp that have a narrow therapeutic index.
Most Common Adverse Reactions
- Most common adverse reactions (ADDYI incidence ≥2% and higher than placebo) are dizziness, somnolence, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and dry mouth.
See Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning regarding hypotension and syncope in certain settings at addyi.com/pi.
INDICATION
ADDYI (flibanserin) is indicated for the treatment of premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) as characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is NOT due to:
- A co-existing medical or psychiatric condition,
- Problems within the relationship, or
- The effects of a medication or other drug substance.
Acquired HSDD refers to HSDD that develops in a patient who previously had no problem with sexual desire. Generalized HSDD refers to HSDD that occurs regardless of the type of stimulation, situation, or partner.
Limitations of Use:
- ADDYI is not indicated for the treatment of HSDD in postmenopausal women or in men.
- ADDYI is not indicated to enhance sexual performance.
- IQVIA Monthly Total Prescriptions Volume Data Comparing Addyi vs Vyleesi in the US. September 2022 – August 2023
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