Man dies from consuming Power 1 Walnut
Posted: 07 April 2008 1704 hrs

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SINGAPORE: One man has died after taking "Power 1 Walnut", an illegal product touted for sexual enhancement.

The middle-aged Singaporean was comatose when he was hospitalised in early March.

He was one of the patients earlier announced by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to be a suspected case associated with "Power 1 Walnut" ingestion. Subsequent investigations found that the patient had consumed the product.

The patient did not regain consciousness and eventually succumbed to pneumonia. The case is pending coroner's investigation.

"Power 1 Walnut" is not approved by HSA, and has been found to contain excessive doses of glibenclamide, a prescription medicine used for treatment of diabetes.

The HSA urges the public not to consume "Power 1 Walnut" as it causes serious health consequences such as seizures, unconsciousness and coma in those who have taken it.

"There are also other patients who developed serious adverse drug reactions of seizures and unconsciousness with just a single ingestion of half a tablet of Power 1 Walnut. This demonstrates the highly toxic effects of this product," said the HSA.

As at 3 April, the total number of patients confirmed to have taken "Power 1 Walnut" was 23, while 53 were suspected cases. - CNA/ir