Addyi User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Addyi has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 74 reviews on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 59% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Addyi
- Anonymous
- October 15, 2022
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "Day one, it knocked me out within 30 min. I slept like I was sedated for 5 or 6 hours, then I was up for the rest of the night. Day two, it hit me even harder. I felt like I was drugged. I had a foggy brain, my limbs felt heavy like cement, and I couldn’t have stayed awake if I had tried. I was afraid I would pass out and fall and get hurt. I was scared to even walk to bed. I made sure that my 8-year-old knew how to call 911 if anything worse were to happen. I only took two doses. I won’t take any more. The side effects were too scary."
- Kat...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 15, 2024
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I've been taking Addyi for the past six months to treat my HSDD, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the start, I noticed a significant improvement in my desire and overall well-being. It's been such a relief to find a treatment that actually works and does so without causing any unwanted side effects. I feel like myself again, and it's been a game-changer in so many aspects of my life. One of the most profound changes has been in my relationship with my husband. Before Addyi, I often felt disconnected and frustrated, which took a toll on our intimacy and overall connection. Now, we are closer than ever, and our relationship feels more balanced and fulfilling. The renewed sense of intimacy has brought us even closer, and it's wonderful to see the positive impact it's had on our marriage. Overall, Addyi has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's been incredibly empowering to take control of my sexual health and to experience such a positive change."
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- nin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 16, 2024
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I started taking Addyi to address my HSDD, and I can confidently say it has made a significant difference in my life. From the moment I began the treatment, I noticed a gradual yet consistent improvement in my desire and overall mood. It's been refreshing to feel more connected to myself and my partner again. The change has brought a sense of balance and fulfillment that I had been missing for quite some time. One of the best aspects of my experience with Addyi is the absence of side effects. Before starting, I was concerned about potential adverse reactions, but I have not experienced any. This has allowed me to fully enjoy the benefits without the anxiety of dealing with unwanted symptoms. The medication has integrated seamlessly into my routine, and I appreciate the peace of mind that comes with knowing it’s working without causing discomfort. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the results Addyi has provided. It has genuinely improved my quality of life and my relationships."
- Deb...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 16, 2022
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I am 27 years old, and I started taking Addyi about 6 weeks ago. I have not noticed any difference at all from this medication. I was so excited to get this medication, and I had such high hopes it was going to work… no changes. Although, my HSDD might be from my anti-depressants."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 11, 2022
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I only took this one night. I woke up this morning and have felt off (drowsy, maybe lightheaded). I can't really explain it, and I have abdominal pain. I will not take it again, it's too scary. It says abdominal pain needs to contact your doctor immediately, but it's Saturday, so I hope that not taking it again will help, and I will call my doctor Monday morning first thing. Not for me, I would rather just not want sex than feel like I do today."
- WOW...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 16, 2024
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I heard about Addyi on a podcast a few months ago and decided to give it a try. Like others have said, it took a few days to notice the drug working, but once I felt it, I felt it! Now, this wasn't like I went from dormant to suddenly sex-crazed. It was more like I found myself wanting sex again. This is exciting!!"
- jen...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 2, 2024
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "After dealing with HSDD for a while, I decided to try Addyi, and it has been a fantastic decision. The results have been remarkable; I’ve noticed a gradual but consistent improvement in my sexual desire. This medication has helped me feel more connected to my partner and has brought back a level of intimacy that I truly missed. What makes Addyi even better is that I haven’t experienced any side effects. I was concerned about potential issues, but my experience has been entirely positive. I’ve been able to enjoy the benefits without any drawbacks, which has made my journey with Addyi all the more satisfying."
- Bri...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 21, 2024
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I had a partial hysterectomy two years ago at 42 years old. Afterward, my libido, which had been completely dead prior, came back full force. The desire was there, but no fulfillment. I was suffering from dryness and infrequent, weakened, absent orgasms. My gyn suggested Addyi at my one-year follow-up. I have taken the medication for two full months now. The only adverse side effect is I have noticed a small amount of acne during my ovulation period. The arousal is there. Dryness is gone. And orgasms are transcending. I never have to “get into the mood.” I am just always there. I highly recommend this medication for anyone suffering prematurely with any sort of sexual intimacy issues."
- Ken...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 16, 2025
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "We didn’t even know what HSDD was. My partner kept saying they loved me but just didn’t feel anything, no matter what. At first, I thought it was stress or maybe just a phase, but years went by and nothing changed. Scheduling intimacy helped in theory, but it felt forced. Addyi was the first thing that actually made a difference. It took time, but for the first time in years, my partner feels connected again, and honestly, so do I."
- Cry...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2022
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "So I know it’s a way early review of this medication, but if this is how I’m gonna feel, I’m up for it. I’ve taken 1 pill so far, last night at bedtime. I couldn’t fall asleep, eventually did, and was out for a few hours. I did wake up and have sex with my other half and was shocked at how fast I got off, that has been a long time since sex has been that easy and good feeling. I have been taking forever to cum, get mad that I can’t, and give up. I’ve had a bit of a headache on the right side of my head, but I don’t know if it’s because I got off or something in this medication, but I’m open to seeing what it does. I have had energy all day and been in a happy mood. I haven’t felt like this in a very long time. Will see what happens in the coming weeks, as it says it’s like 4 weeks. Unsure if I’ll get negative effects like tiredness and nausea, will see and am going to update my review."
- Fru...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2021
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I took Addyi a few years ago and had no problems, but it didn't help my sex drive either. Recently I thought I would try it again. The two times I took the pill, I had severe vomiting the night I took it. I will discontinue. (I had three glasses of wine four hours before taking it.)"
- Qta...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 25, 2019
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "Took this med, Addyi, for two nights and then woke up sick. It lowered my blood pressure, made me dizzy-headed, and I had to call in to work the 3rd day. I quit taking it."
- Voi...
- December 1, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I had high hopes for this medication, and I did stick with it without missing any dose, but after 8 weeks, I stopped because I have not had any benefits from this drug."
- Jan...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I had a lot of bad side effects from this drug. I took it for two days. I had breathing problems, it made me extremely dizzy, and it gave me panic attacks. I felt really weird."
- Jba...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 3, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I have been taking this medication for almost 7 weeks, with absolutely no results. Only dry mouth. I am very disappointed."
- Mor...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 15, 2023
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "On my 3rd month of taking this, and nothing. Totally disappointed. I had no side effects."
- Jen...
- September 3, 2017
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I was a skeptic as well initially, but it worked for me. Took a couple of days, but it started to have an effect on my sex drive."
- Jen...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 14, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "Did not work for me. :( Tried for the entire 8 weeks and no improvement."
- Tra...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 20, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "It doesn't work, if it does, it's not noticeable."
- NLK...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 25, 2020
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "Don’t use this. Terrible customer service. Incompetent 'doctors' that cannot answer questions. Most likely a placebo anyway."
- CCa...
- February 16, 2021
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "This did absolutely nothing for me. I have had it for 2 months, and all it did was make me sleep. Should be a sleeping pill."
- Aly...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 25, 2021
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "It doesn't work for sexual dysfunction, but it does help put me to sleep, which is what I use it for."
- Flo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 16, 2022
For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "28 days in, and I have noticed no change in anything, including no change in interest in sex. My blood pressure seems too low throughout the day. I see no reason to continue the experiment."
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For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder "I reached out to my healthcare professional because of low sex drive and found I had a hormone imbalance. After some adjustments with medications, I was prescribed Addyi in June 2020, removed off my anti-depressants, and we were hoping that, combined with some testosterone cream, would help bring my drive back up to my normal. I took the pill for about 5 months, hoping the drunk feeling side effect after taking it would lessen (never did) and my libido would reach more normal for me levels. Although I ended up feeling my libido increase just a little, I then had a new problem: reaching completion without manual assistance, if you catch my drift. There was a 2-week window in December 2020 where my monthly supply of Addyi didn’t get delivered on time, and I completely ran out of pills. My experiences were much more pleasant and close to my norm during that window. Now I am wondering if my issues were related to these meds? Who knows, but I will probably stop taking Addyi and go back on anti-depressants instead."