Herbal diabetes products and hypoglycemia
Från Medical Reuter 21/2 2000

  The California Department of Health Services has issued a warning to consumers about five herbal diabetes products claiming to contain only Chinese herbal ingredients, which actually contain the prescription drugs glyburide and phenformin. The products in question are Diabetes Hypoglucose Capsules, Pearl Hypoglycemic Capsules, Tongyi Tang Diabetes Angel Pearl Hypoglycemic Capsules, Tongyi Tang Diabetes Angel Hypoglycemic Capsules and Zhen Qi Capsules.

    The department's investigation into the herbal remedies was launched after a diabetic patient in Northern California experienced hypoglycemic episodes after consuming one of the products. - Consumers who use these products can receive a dangerously high amount of glyburide and phenformin, according to a statement from the California Department of Health Services.

    The department advises consumers to seek medical advice if they have been taking the drugs, especially if they are currently taking other diabetes medication, or if they have symptoms of fatigue, excessive hunger, profuse sweating or numbness of the extremities. The Californian officials are working with the Food and Drug Administration to stop the importation of the products into the US.

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