Side Effects of Meridia Increases Risk of Heart Attack: Study
A clinical study funded by Abbott Laboratories has concluded that the side effects of Meridia, a weight loss drug, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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FDA Panel to Review Side Effects of Meridia, Whether to Issue Recall
An FDA advisory panel will look at the side effects of Meridia, Abbott Laboratories’ weight loss drug, and recommend whether the drug should be pulled from the market.
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European Union Calls for Meridia Recall and Ban
European Union (EU) medical experts have called for a recall of Meridia, saying that the weight-loss drug’s safety risks outweigh its benefits and that it is too dangerous for public…
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Meridia Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Leads to New Warnings
An ongoing review of the side effects of Meridia, a prescription weight-loss drug that has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and strokes in patients with a…
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Meridia Recall Urged by Consumer Group Public Citizen
The prominent consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has filed another petition with the FDA calling for a Meridia recall, citing additional information from a recent study that found the weight-loss…
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Meridia Side Effects Being Reviewed by FDA for Risk of Heart Problems
The FDA has begun an expedited review into potential side effects of Meridia, a weight loss drug that may cause a higher number of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks,…
