The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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December 11, 2000
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Phenylpropanolamine and Other OTC Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
December 11, 2000 (Issue: 1094)
The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered removal of phenylpropanolamine from over-the-counter cold remedies and weight loss aids. The FDA based its decision on a recent study showing an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in young women...more
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