Watch Out for Severe Hypotension with Flibanserin (Addyi)
Expect more symptomatic hypotension in the ED...due to flibanserin (Addyi, ADD-ee), the first drug for hypoactive sexual desire in women.
It's generating a lot of excitement...but be aware of risks.
Flibanserin can cause as much as a 54 mmHg drop in systolic BP or 46 mmHg drop in diastolic when combined with alcohol...leading to syncope in one in 6 patients.
Get unlimited access through an Enterprise license
Hospital Pharmacist's Letter includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 300+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive
Already a subscriber? Log in
Not sold to individuals