What is Flibanserin (AKA "Female Viagra")? [lMKDdUYn-3r]
What is Flibanserin (AKA "Female Viagra")? [lMKDdUYn-3r]
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"Female Viagra" and regular or "male" Viagra were both originally investigated as treatments for conditions other than sexual dysfunction. Viagra came out of studies on hypertension, and "female Viagra" for depression. But… that's where most of the similarities end. How so? Let's discuss. Flibanserin, sometimes called "female Viagra", is the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage. Special thanks to Rachel Hoffman for making this week's episode possible. Thanks, Rachel! For those of you who want to read more, go here: John Green -- Executive Producer Stan Muller -- Director, Producer Aaron Carroll -- Writer Mark Olsen -- Graphics And the housekeeping: 1) You can support Healthcare Triage on Patreon: Every little bit helps make the show better! 2) Check out our Facebook page: 3) We still have merchandise available at
Aired: December 13, 2024
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