Sex enhancement pill raises health warning
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | 1:30 PM ET
CBC News
A sexual enhancement product promoted as an herbal supplement is being pulled off the market in Canada because it contains an undeclared prescription medication.
SeXXX DRIVE is being pulled from Canada because it contains hydroxyhomosildenafil, which could result in health problems for some people. SeXXX DRIVE has been sold throughout the country at retail sex shops and over internet sites.
It contains hydroxyhomosildenafil, a substance similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra.
Health Canada warns it could pose serious and potentially life-threatening health risks, especially for people with heart problems.
Other side-effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision and hearing loss.
People taking nitrate drugs could be in serious danger as the combination of products could result in life-threatening low blood pressure.
Anyone who's been using the product is advised to contact their doctor if they have any concerns about their health.
Health Canada is following up with retailers to ensure it is removed from the market. The Canada Border Services Agency has also been asked to stop any importation of the drug into Canada.
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