On March 14, 2007 Health Canada released an advisory to the public warning consumers not to use MIAOZI Slimming Pills due to their potential health risks. MIAOZI Slimming Pills are manufactured by Bainian Pharmaceutical Group and are marketed as an herbal diet pill. The pills are not authorized for sale in Canada but may have been purchased by Canadians traveling abroad or by consumers over the internet.
According to Health Canada, MIAOZI Slimming Pills have been found to contain sibutramine, which is a medication in the brand name prescription weight loss pills Meridia and Reductil. Chemically similar to amphetamines, sibutramine is a stimulant of the central nervous system.
Similar to other amphetamine products, sibutramine may cause serious side-effects, including elevated blood pressure, heart palpitations, tachycardia, overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia and tremors. This weight loss product should not be taken by persons with; a history of cardiovascular disease or irregularities, uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure, sever kidney or liver disease, or by women who are pregnant or nursing.
As stated by Health Canada, Sibutramine may also interact with other medications. MIAZIO Slimming Pills should not be taken by people already taking a diet pill that affects the central nervous system, such as Phentermine, who are taking prescription medicines for depression, or who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, Parkinson’s disease, or any other disorder (for example: Eldepryl, Parnate, Nardil).
If you are considering taking a weight loss product it is recommended that you discuss the product with your doctor first. There are health risks associated with taking any diet pill, whether it is herbal, over-the-counter, or by prescription only.
Consumers with questions about MIAOZI Slimming Pills can contact Health Canada for more information at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
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