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At the height of its popularity, it is estimated that more than six million people in the United States were using Fen-Phen to lose weight. In 1997, Fen-Phen was recalled due to findings that linked it to primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and heart valve disease.

Dangers of Fen-Phen

PPH causes the lungs’ blood vessels to become dangerously narrow, significantly restricting the flow of blood and raising blood pressure. If left untreated, PPH can cause heart and lung failure, resulting in death. Heart valve disease is just as life-threatening; once valves are damaged, they usually have to be replaced so the patient can avoid serious health problems. Up to 30 percent of people who used Fen-Phen later developed heart valve disease. If you have experienced either PPH or heart valve disease after using Fen-Phen, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our lawyers in Washington , D.C., or Boston , Massachusetts to discuss your legal options.