The FDA is warning consumers to stay away from over 2 dozen types of weight-loss pills due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that can be potentially dangerous.
The warning includes :
Fatloss Slimming
2 Day Diet
3x Slimming Power
Japan Lingzhi 24 Hours Diet
5x Imelda Perfect Slimming
3 Day Diet
7 Day Herbal Slim
8 Factor Diet
7 Diet Day/Night Formula
999 Fitness Essence
Extrim Plus
GMP
Imelda Perfect Slim
Lida DaiDaihua
Miaozi Slim Capsules
Perfect Slim
Perfect Slim 5x
Phyto Shape
ProSlim Plus
Royal Slimming Formula
Slim 3 in 1
Slim Express 360
Slimtech
Somotrim
Superslim
TripleSlim
Zhen de Shou
Venom Hyperdrive 3.0
The FDA said these products contain sibutramine (a controlled substance), rimonabant (a drug not approved for marketing in the United States which has been linked to increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and phenolphthalein (a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer causing agent). The pills contain doses of these ingredients that exceed recommended amounts and can cause serious reactions in some people. Some side effects of these pills can include high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or stroke. They can also interfere with prescription medication.
If you are currently taking these pills, you are urged to stop immediately. If you are suffering any side effects that you believe to be linked with taking these drugs, seek medical attention immediately. You should also contact the FDA-
Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 , 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
Fax: (800) FDA-0178
Phone: (800) FDA-1088
