(Bloomberg) — The first pill for low libido in women will go on sale in the U.S. after regulators decided that despite its modest benefit and serious side effects, the drug was worthwhile to address an affliction with no other approved treatments.

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that doctors will have to take a training course to be certified to prescribe Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Addyi, which will be available as soon as Oct. 17.

And patients must sign a form acknowledging risks that include fainting and extreme sleepiness.

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