FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia

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FDA Reviews Safety of Diet Drug Meridia

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A new study of the weight loss drug meridia is in the hands of fda regulators, who've released an early communication based on preliminary data: certain patients taking the drug may have a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious cardiovascular problems.

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