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Weight loss drug pulled from market

Seeded on Fri Oct 8, 2010 6:34 AM EDT
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A popular weight loss drug has been withdrawn from sale following a review by Australia's medical watchdog and research showing it could cause overweight people to suffer a heart attack or stroke.

Pharmaceutical company Abbott on Friday announced it would immediately cease distribution of its drug sibutramine, which is sold under the brand name Reductil.

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which is sold under the brand name Reductil.

Oh Dear, I'll have to switch to loseweightium.

    Reply#1 - Fri Oct 8, 2010 7:08 AM EDT
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