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Question:
just found out my sister in law was taken to the ER this morning-(not by ambulance but by car)-for mild chest pains & shortness of breath. I told her 6 months ago-(after reading an article in my docs waiting room)- that the diet pill phentamine could cause the heart valves to form a sticky type residue that would make the valves work harder & less efficienly--- but I guess she blew off because of her age, shes only 38, and I still see 'em in the kitchen cabinet. My question to ya'll is does it really matter how old ya are for these things to be doing damage to her heart valves? She's had two children, a two and three year old. She says she doesn't take then while pregnant but the day she delivers-(both by cesarian if that makes any difference)-**and I mean the very day**- she delivers, she'd back on 'em. She is by no stretch of the imagination obese-(she's a small girl)- and works out at the gym while pregnant up until its uncomfortable to do so anymore. When she was a teenager she did have a slight weight problem, nothing major, but ya know how kids can be at that age if your a girl & not rail thin. Anyway, has anyone heard of people having any kinda heart problems from this stuff at as young as 38?? Thanks for any advice...Respect...

Answer:
I checked the online kinda places, assuming you meant phenteramine. It was the phen in phen-fen. the fen (fenfluramine) and a related drug redux were banned in the US after the heart valve damage you mentioned turned up in those over-using phen-fen or redux longer than the drug company suggested. (I went through it, and had to sign a waiver.) Also related was Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH), which as I recall was what actually got everyone's attention first with the drugs. Complete list of side effects, check the mfr. But for now: Mild: Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido. If these effects persist or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue use. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity drugs for patients with hypertension. If this medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit its use. Moderate: Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication. Severe: Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phetermine and fenfluramine (phen-fen) or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of Phentermine alone cannot be ruled out. Phenteramine is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension. (ref: http://phentermine-cheap.biz/phentermine-information.html#Side%20Effe...) Hope she gets well, but this is the list of what she might expect if she continues and that was the cause.