Addyi vs Flibanserin: are they the same?
Addyi is a commercial brand whose active ingredient is exactly Flibanserin. This page explains what that means in practice: where they differ (brand, manufacturer, price, available strengths), why they are clinically equivalent, and when the brand or an authorised generic is the better choice.
Are they the same?
Yes — Addyi contains Flibanserin as its active ingredient. Talking about "Addyi" in clinical terms is the same as talking about Flibanserin at the dose strengths 100mg. The differences from the authorised generic are brand, manufacturer (Sprout Pharmaceuticals), excipients, tablet appearance and price — not the active molecule itself.
When Addyi is used
Addyi est indiqué dans le traitement du trouble du désir sexuel hypoactif acquis et généralisé chez la femme non ménopausée, dans les pays où il est autorisé.
Mechanisms compared
Because they share the same active ingredient, the mechanism is identical: Le désir sexuel est modulé par des voies complexes du système nerveux central impliquant la sérotonine (globalement inhibitrice) ainsi que la dopamine et la noradrénaline (globalement excitatrices).
Brand or generic — which to choose?
For most patients, authorised generics of Flibanserin are clinically equivalent substitutes for Addyi and typically cost substantially less. The practical differences are manufacturer, excipients (rarely matters except in specific sensitivities), tablet appearance and price. The brand is preferred by some patients for personal reasons or insurance coverage; the generic is the default when cost matters.
Questions fréquentes
Is Addyi the same as Flibanserin? ▾
Clinically yes — Addyi is the brand and Flibanserin is its active ingredient. At equivalent doses (100mg) they produce the same effect. The difference is brand, manufacturer (Sprout Pharmaceuticals) and price.
Is generic Flibanserin as effective as Addyi? ▾
Yes. Authorised generics of Flibanserin must demonstrate bioequivalence to the brand. The active substance is the same; average effect is the same. Price is usually substantially lower.
Why does Addyi cost more than generic Flibanserin? ▾
The price difference reflects originator development costs, brand recognition and competition among generic manufacturers. The molecule is identical; the cost is not.
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