FDA Warns Consumers about the Sexual Enhancement Dietary Supplement Stiff Nights
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November 8, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, distributed by Impulsaria LLC of Grand Rapids, MI as a dietary supplement for male sexual enhancement, contains an illegal ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure.
The FDA determined, while investigating a consumer complaint, that Stiff Night contains sulfoaildenafil, which is a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Sulfoaildenafil may cause dangerously low blood pressure by interacting with prescription drugs known as nitrates, including nitroglycerin.
"Because this product is labeled as an ‘all natural dietary supplement,’ consumers may assume it is harmless and poses no health risk," said Deborah M. Autor, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Office of Compliance. "In fact, this product is illegally marketed and can cause serious complications.”
The official website for Stiff Nights by Impulsaria LLC markets the product as a special blend of herbs, mushrooms and greens that is 100% natural and 100% safe. The sale of Stiff Nights is currently wide spread on the Internet and in retail stores. It is sold in bottles containing 6, 12 or 30 red capsules or in blister packs containing one or two capsules.
In February of 2009, The FDA released a Consumer Update warning the public about dietary supplements sold to treat erectile dysfunction. These supplements are often sold with labeling suggesting that they are all-natural alternatives to prescription drug products that have been approved by FDA for treating ED, leading consumers perceive these products as completely safe while they may be laced with potentially hazardous ingredients that aren't noted on the label.
The FDA found the following products sold online as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction and enhancing sexual performance to contain potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients:
· Actra-Rx
· Actra-Sx
· Libidus
· Nasutra
· Neophase
· Vigor-25
· Yilishen
· Zimaxx
· 4EVERON
· Liviro3
· Lycium Barbarum L.
· Adam Free
· Rhino V Max
· V.Max
· True Man
· Energy Max
· HS Joy of Love
· NaturalUp
· Blue Steel
· Erextra
· Super Shangai
· Strong Testis
· Shangai Ultra
· Shangai Ultra X
· Lady Shangai
· Shangai Regular, also marketed as Shangai Chaojimengnan
· Hero
· Naturalë Super Plus
· Xiadafil VIP tablets (Lots 6K029 and 6K209-SEI only)
The FDA advises consumers who have experienced any adverse events from sexual enhancement products to consult a health care professional. Consumers and health care professionals should report adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch program at 800-FDA-1088 or online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
If you or someone in your family has suffered adverse reactions resulting from the use of dietary supplement products, please contact the experienced attorneys here at Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP. You may be entitled for compensation for your injury, medical expenses or a loved one’s death. Our law firm has helped many people who have become victims of recalled medications. The consultation is free; just call 1-888-529-4669.