I came across a Nov. 6, 2000 FDA advise for drug companies to voluntarily pull out medicines containing phenylpropanolamine which is commonly found in cold/cough medicines like dimetapp, contac. I can still find these products in the market. Should I continue to use them?
2006-08-14 13:09:24 · 3 answers · asked by njal47 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I think if it were that bad then the FDA would have forcefully had the products using it pulled whether the drug companies like it or not.
2006-08-14 13:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by wetsaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're concerned, read about the risks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylpropanolamine
2006-08-14 20:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can only raise your blood pressure and cause you to have a stroke.
2006-08-18 17:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋