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In 2006, Margaret was prescribed phentermine (the “phen” in Fen Phen) to lose weight.  It was a successful drug choice and she quickly lost about 90 lbs.  However, after a year of taking it, Margaret had chest pains and difficulty breathing, complications that landed her in the hospital.  At first, doctors thought she was having a heart attack.  However, Margaret was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension as a result of her diet drug use.

Although Fen Phen was taken off the market in 1997 due to studies revealing heart valve damage, different combinations of the drugs are still available.  Unlike Margaret, who had a fast reaction to the drugs, some people suffering from primary pulmonary hypertension take over ten years to develop symptoms.

If you suffer from primary pulmonary hypertension, contact the experienced primary pulmonary hypertension laywers at Williams Kherkher today at 866.950.9000 to discuss your options.