Part 14 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies –
Weight Control (“Diet”) Pills – Fenfluramine
Banned in the US in September 1997, this little doozy was causing severe heart issues. Here’s a list of the side effects:
Common side effects of fenfluramine Oral:
Chronic Trouble Sleeping Less Severe
Nervous Less Severe
False Sense of Well-Being Less Severe
Rare side effects of fenfluramine Oral:
Depression Severe
Blood Flowing Wrong Way in Mitral and Aortic Heart Valves Severe
High Blood Pressure Severe
Increased Pressure of Pulmonary Circulation Severe
Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy Severe
Hives Severe
Rash Severe
Reaction due to an Allergy Severe
Confused Severe
Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality Severe
Nightmares Less Severe
Blurred Vision Less Severe
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Less Severe
Dry Mouth Less Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements Less Severe
Inability to have an Erection Less Severe
Drowsiness Less Severe
Dizzy Less Severe
Low Energy Less Severe
Excessive Sweating Less Severe
Taste Problems Less Severe
Voluntary Movement Difficulty Less Severe
Head Pain Less Severe
Slurred Speech Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
Throwing Up Less Severe
Diarrhea Less Severe
Difficult or Painful Urination Less Severe
Frequent Urination Less Severe
Stomach Cramps Less Severe
Feeling Weak Less Severe
Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse Less Severe
Avoid this one at all costs, folks!
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