FDA's notification on SWAG (Sex With A Grudge)

 Dr.Naina Mohamed Pakkir Maideen

Ø On 16^th Apr 2014, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use S.W.A.G (Sex With A Grudge).

Ø S.W.A.G is promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, including www.SexWithAGrudge.com, and in some retail stores.

Ø  FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that S.W.A.G contains Sildenafil.

Ø Sildenafil is a Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5) inhibitor, useful for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

Ø Undeclared Sildenafil may pose a threat to the people taking Nitrates, Protease inhibitors and other CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Ø Concomitant use of SWAG (Undeclared Sildenafil) and nitrates (Nitroglycerin) is contraindicated due to the possible reduction of blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Ø It is contraindicated to use SWAG (Undeclared Sildenafil) in patients taking protease inhibitors such as Saquinavir, Ritonavir, Indinavir, Nelfinavir, Amprenavir, Fosamprenavir, Lopinavir, Atazanavir, , Tipranavir and Darunavir to prevent the risk of sildenafil adverse effects (hypotension, visual changes, priapism).

Ø The risk of sildenafil adverse effects (hypotension, visual changes, priapism) is elevated due to the co-administration of SWAG (Undeclared Sildenafil) and CYP3A4 Inhibitors like  Macrolide antibiotics (Telithromycin, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin) and Antifungals (Voriconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole)

Ø FDA warns the Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away. 

Ø FDA advises the Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible. 

Ø FDA announces to the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals.  These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building, and are often represented as being “all natural.” 

Ø FDA claims that they are unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements on the market that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. 

Ø FDA advises the Consumers to exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.