![]() The fatalities were among 195 cases that cited adverse reactions where Diane-35 was the suspected cause. The records show that since 2000, 11 girls and women - aged 15 to 46 - who took the drug experienced severe and excessive blood clotting in their legs, sudden blockages in their lungs, bleeding in their brains and chest pain before death. ![]() The Star reviewed nearly 200 adverse reaction reports for Diane-35 filed with Health Canada. The department is “reviewing the available information to determine the appropriate next steps,” a spokesman said. ![]() While France’s health authority has launched a sweeping investigation and announced plans to suspend sales of Diane-35, Health Canada said it hasn’t decided whether to follow suit. ![]() A popular acne drug under fire in Europe this week for its suspected role in the deaths of four French women may be linked to the deaths of at least 11 Canadians - including four teenagers, according to Health Canada records obtained by the Star. ![]()
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