Bogus STD cures: Are you taking one?
The government is cracking down on bogus remedies for herpes, HIV/AIDS, genital warts, and other sexually transmitted diseases. The FDA announced in early May that it had sent warning letters to 12 firms that hawk unproven over-the-counter pills and supplements. The agency said people with STDs might try them instead of making use of prescription drugs that are of proven benefit.
Keep clicking to see the firms that are in the government's cross-hairs...
Derma Remedies
Derma Remedies sells remedies like H-Stop Dx, H-Guard Dx, Molluscum Dx, and Wart Dx.
Chlamydia-Clinic
EverCLR3
Flor Nutraceuticals
ImmuneGlory
International Institute of Holistic Healing
Lesa Sverid
Master Peace
Medavir Medical Advances
Medavir Medical Advances claims to have "the #1 rated nonprescription herpes treatment." Its website contains anonymous testimonials that its products Medavir, ViraBalm, and Vyristic Immune Support can stop herpes outbreaks immediately.
Pacific Naturals
Pacific Naturals markets Herpeset and Wartrol as treatments for genital herpes and warts. Despite claims about safe and effective relief, Pacific Naturals admits that its products are "not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease" and have not been approved by the FDA.
Polydna
Polydna claims that its dietary supplement, Gene-Eden, can help treat human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Herpes Simplex virus (HSV), and hepatitis.