Meridia cardiovascular safety review update - MPR

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Meridia cardiovascular safety review update - MPR

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The FDA has notified healthcare professionals that the review of additional data indicates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease using Meridia (sibutramine HCl tablets, from Abbott).

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition, Healthcare, FDA

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Sibutramine Health Risks Will Limit Drug's Use: Meridia Cardiovascular Side Effects Evoke Obesity Drug Label Upgrade

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fda.gov — “Contraindication to use in patients with history of cardiovascular disease.View full resource at fda.gov

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RT @ChrisHartman: Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride): Follow-Up to Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review http://bit.ly/7eLaSn

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Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride) (FDA) http://tinyurl.com/yao2rsg

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