FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills
The FDA approved the diet drug Xenical which has only been available by prescription for over the counter distribution. The new name for the lower dose OTC version will be Alli.
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The following Medical News Today article has more information.
FDA Approves Over The Counter Weight Loss Pills (Medical News Today)
I have mixed feelings about this. The article makes clear that this should be used in conjunction with diet and exercise but I think too many people may view it as an easy way to loss weight without any effort on their part. I think it appears to be useful for people in conjunction with diet and exercise and I am all for helping people become healthier. Bit it also seems to play into the American obsession with losing weight without putting forth any effort on their own part. It will be very interesting to see how Roche (the makers of Alli) what kind of advertising they use to promote this drug.
This is the first time the FDA has approved an over-the-conter weight loss drug.
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