Warnings


What may interact with Addyi?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Adagrasib
-Aprepitant, fosaprepitant
-Berotralstat
-Ceritinib
-Certain antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as fluconazole, ketoconazole, isavuconazonium, itraconazole, posaconazole
-Conivaptan
-Crizotinib
-Cyclosporine
-Diltiazem
-Dronedarone
-Duvelisib
-Fedratinib
-Grapefruit juice
-Idelalisib
-Imatinib
-Lefamulin
-Letermovir
-Lonafarnib
-Mifepristone
-Nefazodone
-Netupitant
-Nilotinib
-Ribociclib
-Tucatinib
-Verapamil
-Voxelotor
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as cimetidine, esomeprazole, dexlansoprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, ranitidine
-Digoxin
-Diphenhydramine
-Estrogen or progestin hormones
-Etravirine
-Fluoxetine
-Fluvoxamine
-Ginkgo biloba
-Opioids for pain or cough
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
-Rifapentine
-Sirolimus
-St. John's wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Addyi

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Dehydration
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Heart disease
-History of depression or other mental health conditions
-Liver disease
-Low blood pressure
-Substance use disorder
-An unusual or allergic reaction to flibanserin, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Addyi?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better after you have taken this medication for 8 weeks.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness for at least 6 hours after your dose and until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Alcohol can increase dizziness and drowsiness, and can increase the risk of low blood pressure or fainting spells when combined with this medication. Wait at least 2 hours after consuming 1 or 2 standard alcoholic drinks before taking this medication at bedtime. Do not take this medication at bedtime if you have consumed 3 or more standard alcoholic drinks that evening.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.