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Transient ischemic attacks associated with amfepramone therapy: a case report

R Crols1, R Dierckx, J Saerens

  • 1Department of Neurology, Middelheim Hospital, Antwerpen, Belgium.

Functional Neurology
|September 1, 1993
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A patient experienced transient neurological symptoms, including agitation and aphasia, after starting amfepramone for obesity. These episodes, possibly transient ischemic attacks, resolved after medication cessation and diagnostic imaging revealed temporary brain hypoperfusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Obesity treatment often involves pharmacotherapy.
  • Amfepramone is an appetite suppressant used for weight management.