Posted 2/29/2024, 5:59:00 PM
FDA Warns of Toxic Fake Weight Loss Drugs Sold Online as Demand Rises
- FDA concerned over sale of fake weight loss drugs online that lack proper controls and can cause toxic reactions
- Popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro being prescribed off-label for weight loss due to appetite suppressing effects
- Shortages of these legitimate drugs driving demand toward potentially unsafe compounded or counterfeit versions
- Fake versions of Ozempic have caused hypoglycemia requiring hospitalization in some cases
- FDA sent warning letters to 2 online vendors recently for selling fake versions of Wegovy and Zepbound