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Case Reports
. 1978 Nov 4;2(10):497-8.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1978.tb131671.x.

Hypertension after ingestion of Trimolets

D B Frewin, P P Leonello, M E Frewin
Case Reports

Hypertension after ingestion of Trimolets

D B Frewin et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

A 21-year-old nurse presented with severe headache after ingesting one phenylpropanolamine (Trimolets) tablet. Examination revealed hypertension. Although no specific therapy was administered to the patient, her blood pressure normalized within a few hours of admission to hospital and has remained normal since. The patient declined rechallenge with the suspected drug.

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