ExtenZe Recalled: Counterfeits Contain Viagra and Cialis

Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Extenze

The FDA posted a press release revealing the recall of ExtenZe. It appears that a counterfeit product made it's way to store shelves.  The counterfeit product was found to contain sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), both prescription medications for erectile dysfunction. It was also found to contain sibutramine (Meridia) a stimulant prescription weight loss medication. From the FDA:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 22, 2011 -Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Biotab”) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets. Some packages bearing lot numbers 0709241 and 0509075 are counterfeit products containing undeclared drug ingredients that can pose a serious risk to health.

Biotab learned about the problem after being notified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that two lots of counterfeit product purporting to be EXTENZE contain undeclared drug ingredients. More specifically, lot 0709241 contains tadalafil and sildenafil, and lot 0509075 contains tadalafil and sibutramine. The counterfeit products are sold at retail nationwide in the form of carded four-packs (lot 0709241) and in the form of a box of thirty tablets divided into two fifteen tablet blister packs (lot 0509075).

Tadalafil and sildenafil are drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These drugs may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions, and consumers may seek Extenze to enhance sexual performance.

Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was withdrawn from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.

The counterfeit Extenze product is not manufactured, distributed or packaged by Biotab, but is falsely marked with the same lot numbers used by Biotab for its genuine product. Because it is very difficult to distinguish the counterfeit from the genuine product, Biotab decided to conduct this voluntary recall of the two affected lots. It is possible that there may be other counterfeit products on the market that have yet to be identified.

Consumers in possession of product from the lots in question only should return any unused product to its immediate supplier for a direct refund. Customers with questions can call (626) 775-6334 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for further instructions or information with respect to the return and refund process. Additionally, Biotab will refund the supplier for any genuine (non-counterfeit) product returned to it.

ExtenZe is the "natural" male sexual enhancement pill containing the prohormone DHEA, yohimbe extract, horny goat weed and a plethora of other herbal compounds plus a sprinkle folic acid and zinc, because, why not? It has celebrity endorsers such as two time superbowl champion head coach and NFL Fox analyst Jimmy Johnson. It's marketed all over the place. From the ExtenZe website:

ExtenZe is a strong, advanced formula designed to increase the size* of your penis and enhance sexual desire, pleasure and performance. It is one of the newest, most advanced medically designed formulas ever created for male sexual enhancement, it's simply the best and is all natural with no harmful side effects. Increase the size of your penis in just a few weeks by taking one ExtenZe tablet each day. ExtenZe works for men of any age.

Even if you've tried everything, even other pills, you owe it to yourself to try the one that really works…ExtenZe! 

ExtenZe Supplement Facts (Photo: ExtenZe)

  
There's way too many ingredients in this stuff for me to believe it's safe or effective.  If anyone gets their hands on the counterfeit stuff, I'm sure it'll work wonders because it actually contains prescripiton erectile dysfunction medicines Viagra and Cialis. DHEA, a prohormone and one of the main ingredients in ExtenZe is believed to be effective for male sexual enhancement. It doesn't get great reviews.