Sunday, March 30, 2008

FDA Warns Against "Blue Steel" and "Hero" Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction.


The FDA has issued a warning against the use of "Blue Steel" and "Hero" dietary supplements, currently sold online for erectile dysfunction. The warning stems from the unapproved ingredients that have been found in the pills that may dangerously lower blood pressure and are not disclosed on the product label.

The undisclosed chemicals are similar to the active ingredient in Viagra, and may cause a dangerous interaction with prescription medications. Blue Steel and Hero are being marketed as “all natural”, raising concerns that patients who take prescription nitrates will purchase the supplements unsuspectingly. Most people with erectile dysfunction have diabetes or heart disease, and products marketed as "all naural" are likely to be viewed as safe and effective.

Healthcare professionals or anyone who has used the product and had an adverse event are encouraged to report it to the FDA's MedWatch program by phone at 800-FDA-1088, or go to the FDA's website to file a report.

If you have erectile dysfunctiion, please speak with your doctor to obtain and FDA approved treatment or prescription. The FDA is considering regulatory action to protect consumers from purchasing illegal products via the Internet.

Erectile dysfunction is a common problem and the causes are varied. Most men who experience erection problems are already in poor health. Evaluation of the cause is mandatory to properly target the treatment, something that should not be taken lightly. For an overview of erectile dysfunction, including treatment options, please visit the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Urology and Internal Medicine website.





Source: News release, FDA ◦
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3 comments:

  1. You don't have the correct bottle of Blue Steel posted here. The one you are referring to contains 10 capsules and has flames on the front.

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  2. Thank you. I wasn't aware at all that there is any differentiation between "Blue Steel" supplements and "Blue Steel" supplements. Do you mean to say, only those that come from a specific manufacturer, bottled with the blue flames are dangerous?

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  3. Sorry, I mean flames - I don't know that they would be blue or otherwise.

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