CALIFORNIA FEN-PHEN LAWYER - California Fen-Phen Attorney

On September 15, 1997 the US Food and Drug Administration announced it had asked the manufacturers of fenfluramine (marketed under the brand name Pondimin) and dexfenfluramine (marketed under the brand name Redux) to voluntarily remove these drugs from the market. These drugs were withdrawn from the market on September 15, 1997.

These drugs had been prescribed alone and/or in combination with phentermine for weight loss. "Fen-Phen" refers to the use in combination of fenfluramine and phentermine. "Dexfen-Phen" refers to the use in combination of dexfenfluramine and phentermine.

A variety of individual and class action lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts against the manufacturer of these drugs (American Home Products Corp.) and other parties. These lawsuits include allegations of adverse health affects (including heart valve regurgitation and valvular heart disease) resulting from the use of these drugs.

A nationwide class action settlement involving American Home Products Corp. has been approved by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed this decision on August 15, 2001. This decision may still be reviewed by the US Supreme Court. Under this settlement, individuals who have taken Pondimin and/or Redux may be eligible for benefits. For more information on this settlement, visit the AHP Diet Drug Settlement web site.

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