Vigor-25 warning

November 26, 2010

THE US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid the so-called ‘natural’ dietray supplement Vigor- 25, marketed as a male sexual stimulant. Sold on internet sites, as well as in some retail stores, Vigor-25, according to the agency, contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra. Sildenafil is known to interact with certain prescription drugs, and may also lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. “Tainted products place consumers at risk of injury and death, especially those consumers with underlying health conditions,” said an FDA spokesperson.

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