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What is Fen-phen used for?
What prompted withdrawal of Fen-phen?
Fen-phen Lawsuits
What is "fen-phen"?
Fen-phen refers to the use in combination of fenfluramine and phentermine. Phentermine has also been used in combination with dexfenfluramine ("dexfen-phen"). Fenfluramine ("fen") and phentermine ("phen") are prescription medications that have been approved by the United States of America Food and Drug Administration for A lot of years as appetite suppressants for the short-term (a few weeks) management of obesity.
What prompted withdrawal of fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine (Fen-Phen) ?
On July 8, 1997, the Mayo Clinic reported 24 patients developed heart valve disease after taking fen-phen. In five patients who underwent valve replacement surgery, the diseased valves were found to have distinctive features similar to those seen in carcinoid syndrome. The cluster of unusual cases of valve disease in fen-phen users suggested that there might be an association between fen-phen use and valve disease.
Fen-phen Lawsuits
There are numerous lawsuits still being fought in the courts. If you feel you have been effected by Fen-phen you may still be able to get in on some of the lawsuits. It is best to contact a lawyer that specializes in Fen-Phen lawsuits.
Common misspelling of Fen-phen - fenfen, phenphen, fenphen. fenpen, phenfen, fenfhen |
