The FDA has approved a daily pill called
flibanserin (Addyi) to treat low sexual desire in women before menopause. This medicine started as a treatment for depression.
Addyi may boost sex drive in women with low sexual desire. It's for women who are not happy with their low sex drive.
Possible serious side effects include low blood pressure, dizziness and fainting. These side effects are more likely to happen if the medicine is mixed with alcohol. The FDA says not to drink alcohol if you take this medicine. Experts suggest that you stop taking the medicine if your sex drive doesn't improve after eight weeks.
The FDA also has approved a medicine given as a shot to treat low sexual desire in women before menopause. Bremelanotide (Vyleesi) is injected under the skin in the belly or thigh at least 45 minutes before having sex. It should not be used more than once a day or more than eight times a month.