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| September 13, 2010 |
| Recalled Diet Drug Solo Slim Contains Synephrine |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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The FDA recently ordered the recall of diet drug Solo Slim because it contains an undeclared drug ingredient, Didesmethyl Sibutramine, a risk for people with a history of heart disease. However, Solo Slim also contains Synephrine, another potentially dangerous drug that can cause heart attacks, heart palpitations, strokes, and even death.
Synephrine (or oxydrine) has a chemical structure similar to ephedrine. Because of its similarity to ephedrine, Synephrine can cause similar side effects. Based on the potential for cardiovascular toxicity of Synephrine, Health Canada in January 2010 issued guidelines limiting the maximum dose of Synephrine, and prohibiting the sale of health products containing both Synephrine and caffeine without prior submission of clinical evidence of the product’s safety.
Thus, Solo Slim contains two different drugs that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Further, Solo Slim also contains caffeine, which in combination with Synephrine was regarded as potentially dangerous in itself by the Canadian health agency. This chemical makeup makes Solo Slim particularly dangerous for people with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
As we reported in an earlier post, consumers should return Solo Slim immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund, and contact their physician if they experience any side effects as a result of taking the product. |
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| August 09, 2010 |
| Recall of Appetite Suppressant “Solo Slim” |
| Posted By DeCarli Law |
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The FDA announced today the recall of appetite suppressants “Solo Slim” and “Solo Slim Extra Strength.” FDA lab analysis revealed that Solo Slim contains an undeclared drug ingredient, Didesmethyl Sibutramine. Sibutramine is an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients, and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
Solo Slim Extra Strength is packaged in a white plastic bottle with a blue screw-on cap, as pictured to the left. Each bottle contains 30 capsules, and bears UPC 8 35470 00220 5. All lots of these products with expiration dates including and prior to August 2013 currently available on the market are being recalled. The products were sold to distributors and retail stores nationwide, and on the internet.
Consumers should return the product immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund, and contact their physician if they have experienced any side effects as a result of taking the product.
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