Since its 2015 approval, Addyi’s commercial appeal has been limited not only by those modest claims of effectiveness, but by lingering safety concerns and cost as well. Women must take the medication daily, at a cost of as much as $426 a month. And while the FDA recently loosened warnings against any alcohol consumption by women taking Addyi, it has warned that the drug should not be used within two hours of alcohol consumption.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 21, 2019 12:00 UTC