Benefiber and myocardial infarction Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Benefiber Side Effects Report #6133379-3
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2009. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation  and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coronary arterial stent insertion, myocardial infarction. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIURETICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5781352-7
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity, diarrhoea and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea, myocardial infarction, nausea , renal failure. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5868827-7
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity, diarrhoea and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea, myocardial infarction, nausea , renal failure. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W. Patient recovered.