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# Illegal Pills

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Consumers warned against buying illegal diet pills online

The Irish Medicines Board has warned that seemingly ‘safe’ slimming products bought online can contain Sibutramine – a substance linked to heart attacks and strokes that has been and withdrawn from the worldwide market.

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Jan 4th 2012, 6:16 PM

# Illegal Pills

Customs seize over 1,200 abortion pills

Pills are widely available on the internet but shouldn’t be taken without medical supervision, experts warn.

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Oct 26th 2010, 9:56 AM