has anyone ever died from phen

**melody77** · February 18th, 2008, 12:07 PM

I don't mean to ask an unsettling question, but I think it's a real ligit question. I have had so many people tell me phen is bad for you blah blah blah, but is it really? Has anyone ever heard of anyone dying from taking phen?

**Raquel** · February 18th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Ohhh no, I have not heard that - at all.

**MoitvatedMomma** · February 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM

I haven't heard of anyone in my research....but I can say, it may be possible. I mean, people died from eating spinach a couple of years ago (ebolla) so, anything can getcha.

**Krissy8581** · February 18th, 2008, 01:00 PM

melody, i think you could if you abuse it and over take it, I aslo think that why its good to get from a doctor rather than online because they do check your heart and things to see if you can take it or not, i dont think its sutable for everbody, if your realy unhealthy or have a unhealthy heart you probably shouldnt

**libby0920** · February 18th, 2008, 01:03 PM

my mom is telling me this phen is part of the phen-fin that killed all those people in the 90's. is this true?

**Krissy8581** · February 18th, 2008, 01:05 PM

yes, the phetermine part tho is ok, it was what ever the other half was they took off the market, I think phentermine has been around long enough that if it was gonna kill us all we would be warned. Its been around aloooooong time.

**exfatchic** · February 18th, 2008, 01:28 PM

Good question, however, Phen has been around for a long time and holds great promise for individuals wanting to shed unwanted pounds w/o the risk of surgery. If you take the meds as prescribed and learn to do portion control you should have great success!
Tha fatal "cocktail" of Phen-Fen is what was so dangerous. Mixing the 2 drugs together today is not even an option. The "other" 1/2 of the Phen-Fen is not available or readily prescribed w/Phen. That is what the problem was.
Hats off to you for being pro active for own well being and checking it out first.

**fingers crossed** · February 18th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Great questions! And everyone here has done there homework. True a doctor would not write a script for you if it would harm you, they really don't want to run the risk of being sued. But again like krissy said that is why you do not buy on line, you need a doctor to monitor how you are doing.

**melody77** · February 20th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Oh and yes about phen being around for a longgg time, that is true. My dr told me phen was originally used as an anti-depressant wayy back when.

**RickC** · February 20th, 2008, 11:52 AM

That was Fen-phen,it was a combination of fenfluramine and phentermine,your question was the first thing I ask my doc when he suggest I take phen,I have not read anything that our phen has ever caused any serious problems

Rick

**tinamarie** · February 20th, 2008, 08:42 PM

I have never heard of anyone dying from using it. I go to a Dr every month to get
checked...temp as well as blood pressure.

Its like anything else...too much of something may not be good for you,but done in
moderation you should be fine.

Look at it this way,the FDA would of pulled both meds off the market if it was that
bad...but your question is a good question and I agree with whoever said that you
should be getting these from a Dr instead of online.