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Old 12-13-2010, 11:59 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning men who take Man Up Now capsules to stop taking them immediately. The supplement contains a variation of an active ingredient found in Viagra that can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels, the agency says. It is marketed as an "herbal" and "all natural" sexual enhancement dietary supplements.

FDA warns consumers to avoid sexual enhancement pills – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs
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Old 12-14-2010, 07:28 AM
 
Location: Durham UK
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning men who take Man Up Now capsules to stop taking them immediately. The supplement contains a variation of an active ingredient found in Viagra that can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels, the agency says. It is marketed as an "herbal" and "all natural" sexual enhancement dietary supplements.

FDA warns consumers to avoid sexual enhancement pills – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs

Yep-can lead to an angina attack and maybe a heart attack or stroke in predisposed men.

Herbal products aren't regulated and there are some scary ones out there that may interact with prescription meds or exacerbate pre-existing medical problems

St Johns Wort is a well known culprit

St. John's Wort Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings
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