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The New Miracle Drug?

Number 13172
Subject Pharmaceuticals
Source Time Magazine
State NY
Year 1996
Publication Date September 23, 1996
Summary After the FDA approved the new weight-loss drug, Redux, amazed dieters began reporting weight losses of as much as 20 lbs. or more in a matter of weeks. However, the risks of Redux may outweigh its benefits. This Time Magazine article investigates the harmful side effects of the new drug, including fatigue, diarrhea, vivid dreams, dry mouth, possible permanent brain damage and pulmonary hypertension.
Category General
Pages 7
Keywords Drug testing Dieting Obesity
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