is phentermine banned
Wednesday, 12 April, 2000, 11:39 GMT 12:39 UK. The slimming drug Phentermine has been banned in the UK after fears it could cause heart disease. The drug, marketed as Duromine and Ionamin, has been linked to leakage in the heart valves. It is thought that some slimming clubs were distributing the drug without fully explaining the associated risks.