Fen-phen, Bendectin, and thalidomide were all approved by the FDA and prescribed to patients. Which one of these drugs is alleged to cause valvular heart disease?

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Fen-phen, a combination of two drugs fenfluramine and phentermine, is alleged to cause valvular heart disease. The FDA approved the drug in 1996 and it was widely prescribed for weight loss until it was later withdrawn in 1997 due to reports of serious heart and lung complications. Bendectin is alleged to cause birth defects, and thalidomide is also associated with birth defects but also with neuropathy and other complications.

Fen-Phen, Bendectin, and Thalidomide Were All Approved by the FDA