Editor: I received this information from a friend whose mother recently passed away. Apparently, this was caused by a medication that is deadly.

NOTE: a lot of this information may be out-dated - companies have responded to goverment regulation...

Subject: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)

I would like to thank those of you who expressed condolences on the
recent passing of my mother.

My mother's stroke and passing was an enormous shock to my family because
she did not have any symptoms or risk factors for a stroke. Just the
week before she had gone to her doctor for a check up and received a
clean bill of health.

She did, however, develop a cold while she was visiting me and had
taken Alka Seltzer Cold Plus for 3 days.

Since her passing, we have learned that Alka Seltzer is one of the many cold medicines that
contains Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which can cause hemorrhagic stokes or cerebral bleeding even with the first use.

See list below : of other medications that currently use PPA. T

hese medicines are supposedly being recalled but my mother just purchased this medication less than two weeks ago.

I urge you to review the list of medicines with PPA and avoid these medications. All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are dangerous.
You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient.

It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication.
Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone
(even children) seek alternative medicine.

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
... we are not listing medications anymore as we have no up-to-date date ..
Simply make sure your medicine you are using does not contain >>
Phenylpropanolamine


I just found out and called the 800# on the container for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and
seizures in children:

Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry

3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

To confirm these findings please take time to check the following: