The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers advising them not to purchase or use "MAXILOSS Weight Advanced" because the product contains sibutramine.

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Food and Drug Administration
January 8, 2013

Public Notification: "MAXILOSS Weight Advanced” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use "MAXILOSS Weight Advanced," a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, including www.dreamlifeweightloss.com, and in some retail stores.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that "MAXILOSS Weight Advanced" contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses a threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. This product may also interact, in life-threatening ways, with other medications a consumer may be taking.

Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away. Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.