It’s one thing to market a pill for “male enhancement” that doesn’t work; it’s another to market one that might and not tell customers about the ingredient that could be causing it to work. Just ask the folks behind those Duro Extend Capsules For Men, who have issued a recall after the FDA found they contain Sulfoaidenafil, an analogue of sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.
From the FDA recall notice:
Use of this product may pose a threat to consumers because the analogue may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions, and consumers may seek these types of products to enhance sexual performance.
Below are the lot numbers and expiration dates for the recalled packs of Duro:
Lot Number (Expiration Date)
80320A (3/2011)
80516A (5/2011)
80710A (6/2011)
80819 (8/2011)
80519A (8/2011)
81104 (11/2011)
81104A (11/2011)
81104B (11/2011)
90226A (2/2012)
90226 (2/2012)
90226B (2/2012)
90612 (6/2012)
Consumers who have Duro Extend Capsules in their possession should stop using them immediately. In the event of any adverse side effects due to the consumption of these products, consumers should contact a physician immediately. Any adverse events that may be related to the use of these products should be reported to the FDA’s Med Watch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at Med Watch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787. or on the Med watch website at http://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch/default.htm9
Any unused Duro Extend Capsules should be returned to the retail location from which it was purchased or to the Intelli Health directly if it was purchased from them as a part of its Direct Response Program:
Intelli Health Products
80 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 1-800-861-6022
Duro is just the latest male enhancement pill to be popped by the FDA for sulfoaidenafil. Last spring, they recalled dozens of so-called “herbal supplements” for containing the drug.
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Pills of this nature that could actually work?
That’s a hard one to swallow.
Just ignore your pharyngeal reflex…
Hopefully Congress will enact some stiff legislation about this issue.
I find it hard to believe that congress will take a firm stance on this.
They need to erect some kind of action.
Let’s get this onto John Boehner’s desk right away!
you ruined it by not making a double entendre!
“Boehner’s” desk? Get it? “Boehner’s”?
that only works if you pronounce it wrong
You’re right, but unfortunately anything they try will be a limp, flaccid piece of legislation.
You’re right, they will just end up shafting the American People.
These folks at Duro pulled a huge boner in neglecting to mention all the ingredients.
That’s what she said.
The first time a recall actually IMPROVED sales.
Where do I buy recalled pills?
I make my own recalled pills at home.
It’s like having OTC Viagria. Try eBay.
I remember when I was in college, one of my roommates and I noticed a couple empty packs of this stuff in the bathroom trash. That 3rd roommate never lived it down.
…We gave him a hard time.
Some people experiment more than others in college it seems…
Sounds to me like the FDA protecting Big Pharma.
Sounds like the FDA is protecting the Citizens of the US
Indeed.
This pill contains a chemical which has significant side effects when taken with medicines which many members of the potential user base are taking.
I agree with you. Very odd.
I swallowed one of these pills and it got stuck in my throat.
I had a stiff neck for hours.
if it was more than 4 hours consult your doctor…..or hooker whichever you have easier access to
If only hookers accepted insurance plans…
Or call your friends to brag.
This stuff actually works? Well I think that’s just terrible. Anyway, can’t talk now gotta run to the store–*door slam*…*screeching tires*
works as in “briefly works”, unless my understanding of how viagra works is terribly off.
Considering how hard it is for some people to get Viagra, this could be an alternative, if they can find it before it’s snapped up.
I think it’s not that hard to get Viagra, it’s just really expensive (from what I hear – can’t speak from experience).
“Male enhancement” is such a bizarre euphemism. It sounds like something that turns you into a cyborg.
I got news for you guys: Size doesn’t matter, okay? Okay, it does, sometimes with some people. Not enough that you’ll never get laid. Relax, acquire some skills, and stop incentivizing these people to send me junk mail.
the average penis length is 5 1/2 inches the average penis length of someone who googles average penis length is 3 1/2 inches. kudos if you know where i got that from
bo… haha
I appreciate the statistical info. Have to tell my girl to stop making fun of it now : (
on side note, but still related: in Spanish Duro means hard.
If the FDA finds more drugs like this I suspect more recalls will be cumming.