Canadian health officials have seized four unauthorized and potentially dangerous drugs that were sold at two British Columbia supplement stores.
announced Friday that the drugs were seized at two SVN Fuel stores -- one in Burnaby and the other in Coquitlam.
The seized drugs, which were being promoted for weight management, include:
- Jack3d – Contains dimethylamylamine, a drug that is not authorized for use in Canada. Side effects include high blood pressure, shortness of breath, chest pain, stroke and psychiatric disorders.
- Red Rockets and West Pharm Therma Lean – Found to contain ephedrine and caffeine. Ephedrine and caffeine, when combined together, could cause serious and possibly fatal adverse effects ranging from dizziness, tremors, headaches and irregularities in heart rate, to seizures, psychosis, heart attacks and stroke. Those suffering from heart conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes are particularly at risk.
- OxyElite Pro – In addition to dimethylamylamine, the drug was found to contain Yohimbe bark extract, which could lead to increased blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, dizziness, tremors, headache, nausea and sleep disorders.
The agency is advising individuals who have consumed the drugs to speak to a healthcare professional.
