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Slimming Drug Investigated over Liver Damage Claim – Western Mail 26.08.09

Written by Zoë on August 26, 2009 - 0 Comments
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GlaxoSmithKline are the makers of the weight loss pill “Orlistat” (known as “Xenical” on prescription or “Alli”, now available over the counter). This article noted that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing 30 reports of serious liver damage, in people who have been taking the drug, 6 of which resulted in organ [...]

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