Why the study?
Does phenylpropanolamine increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women?
Does phenylpropanolamine increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women?
Phenylpropanolamine use, particularly in appetite suppressants, is associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women.
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Supports avoiding phenylpropanolamine in women; leaves open confirmation via prospective trials.
Kernan et al. (2000) studied this question.
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