Question:
I took phen/fhen for about 1 year, what are the chances of damage I have not had any

testing done. I have contacted the class action site they are sending forms. I will probably be having some testing done before they do me any good. My question, I was wondering if anyone knew the figures of how many people were damaged by this combo of drugs? I am afraid I havehad some breathing problems over the last few months, I have no idea what affects these drugs were to have on people.    — robbin C. (posted on May 18, 2001)

May 18, 2001
Not sure on how many people were affected, I do believe there were about 50,000 people in America who took this combo (myself included). I thought I also read that there were at least 4,100 claims against the settlement so far (or paid out)- so that is close to 10%. For peace of mind you should go get a Echocardiogram- I do believe they are reimburseable with the class action settlement. The doctor who perscribed these pills should have called you in to listen to your heart once he found out about they could do- mine did... She said it sounded fine- however, before I had surgery I was made to go get a echocardiogram and now I am just waiting for my copy of the report (and my bill, and history of the drug use) to send to the lawyers. Otherwise you shouldn't worry about it until you have visited a professional....
   — Karen R.