Phenylpropanolamine (Acutrim, Dextarim) is the only nonprescription weight-loss drug approved by the FDA These over-the-counter diet aids can boost weight loss by 5%.
Over-the-counter diet pills that contain phenylpropanolamine (Acutrim, Dexatrim (no longer, learn more)) effectively suppress appetite, ...
PPA is a common ingredient in appetite suppressants such as Acutrim and Dexatrim as well as many popular cough/cold medications. PPA has been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, commonly referred to as "bleeding in the brain".
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