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Consumers who believe they are getting equivalent products from reputable sources are being misled and putting their health at risk,” says Dr. Lester M. Crawford, Acting FDA Commissioner. “This firm shipped drugs that were the wrong strength, including some that were substantially super-potent and that pose real health risks as a result, drugs that didn’t dissolve properly, drugs that contained contaminants, and drugs that should not have been given because of potentially dangerous drug interactions,” he says. In the study, the “generic” Viagra contained too little of the active ingredient, failed to dissolve, and had an unacceptable level of impurities. According to the FDA, drug counterfeiters defraud consumers by selling products that resemble legitimate drugs but may contain inactive or incorrect ingredients; contain improper doses of active ingredients; or are otherwise contaminated. Other risks and consequences of purchasing ED products online from illegitimate websites may include: Safety Risks Fake or “generic” ED drugs may be manufactured in unregulated factories, often in regions of the world that do not share the same rigorous standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing applied in the U.S. The drugs may contain dangerous additives Obtaining ED pills through these sources requires no physician consultation or assessment of potential interactions with other drugs being taken by the individual The illegal drugs may not work as claimed, or at all Financial Risks Illegitimate pharmacies may take payment but not ship ordered products, or shipped products may be seized by the U.S. government because they are illegal Websites that distribute counterfeit ED pills, including “generic Viagra”, have been found to abuse credit card information Counterfeit ED drugs may be dangerous, which is why it is very important to make sure you are getting the FDA-approved Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis that your doctor prescribed.

To learn more about the FDA prescription drug approval process. A 2005 FDA news report on its efforts to combat counterfeit drugs can be found at FDA.gov , or click here to directly link to the report. How can you tell if a website is selling counterfeit prescription ED drugs. Possible indicators include: The price is so much lower than the price at your local pharmacy that it seems too good to be true. The pharmacy does not have address information and/or contact information and/or the website is located outside the US. The pharmacy doesn’t require a doctor’s prescription. The pharmacy offers to have a healthcare professional diagnose you at no charge. They may ask you to fill out a brief online survey to get your prescription from a doctor whom you have never met. This may be dangerous; before prescribing any medication, your physician may need to review your medical history and the current medications you are taking. Do not use a website that offers you a diagnosis without an exam, from a physician with whom you are not familiar. You should always check with your own healthcare professional before starting any new prescription treatment. You were referred to the website by an unsolicited email (SPAM). The site offers “soft tabs”, “fast dissolve”, “meltabs”, or “oral jelly” brands. While these may contain active ingredients found in FDA-approved ED drugs, none have been approved by the FDA. These tablets are typically dissolved in the mouth, rather than the stomach, in order to promote faster absorption of the drug into the bloodstream. In addition to counterfeit ED prescription drugs, some online pharmacies may market and sell ‘generic’ versions. The sale of generic versions is illegal and potentially dangerous, whether sold as generic Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis; or by their generic names sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil; or with a name that is similar to, but not any of the above. Websites offering these products for sale in the US are operating illegally. These products have not have been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and could be harmful. Following are some examples of the ‘generic’ ED drugs marketed and sold on the Internet: