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Drug Overview
Brief History
The makers of Pondimin (fenfluramine) and Redux (dexfenfluramine) voluntarily withdrew the drugs from the market at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over health concerns. When Pondimin or Redux is taken in combination with Phentermine, heart valve damage may occur.
Redux
Redux (dexfenfluramine) is a drug that is the principal component of fenfluramine. Fenfluramine has been reported to be associated with the occurrence of serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease, including disease of the mitral, aortic, and/or tricuspid valves.
Pondimin
Pondimin (fenfluramine hydrochloride) has been reported to be associated with the occurrence of serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease, including disease of the mitral, aortic, and/or tricuspid valves...please click here for more.
