Fen-Phen is the common name for the combination of two prescription diet drugs, Fenfluramine and Phentermine, which were used to curb appetite. This was accomplished through the regulation of seratonin, a chemical in the body that affects appetite. Unfortunately, high levels of seratonin can cause damage to the heart. The two most common symptoms of heart injury from these drugs are shortness of breath and chest pain. Many people who took Fen-Phen are suffering with heart valves that leak. In some cases, the leaks have become so severe that these valves must be replaced or repaired through surgery. Fen-Phen has also caused many cases of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH).

Moderate or severe pulmonary hypertension is a serious heart condition and should not be confused with high blood pressure.

The drugs in Fen-Phen are also known by many other names including pondimin, ionamin, and fastin. Another diet drug known as Redux was also widely prescribed and has caused injuries identical to those seen in the users of Fen-Phen. Fenfluramine has also been used in combination with other diet drugs and may cause injuries as seen with Fen Phen.

The court approved a settlement agreement between American Home Products, one of the diet drug manufacturers, and the lawyers representing the class of injured people.

If you registered with the class action or attempted to pursue this matter through legal proceedings, you may still be able to work with us in attempting to resolve your claim. Even if you have done nothing, we would still like to speak with you about a potential claim.