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. 1977 Aug;27(181):497–501.

The anorectic and hypotensive effect of fenfluramine in obesity

K D Hudson
PMCID: PMC2158263  PMID: 616838

Abstract

A trial is reported of the hypotensive and anorectic effect of fenfluramine in general practice when combined with Yudkin's modification of the Marriott diet. The results confirm the anorectic effect and show that the maximum reduction of blood pressure occurs during the first four weeks of treatment.

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