16 Million Weight loss pills consumed in Thailand this year

December 15, 2005

People of Thailand who had the notion that they are overweight have consumed over 16 million weight-loss pills so far this year, and their non-prescription use has led to death and other complications. The sudden rise in the usage of weight loss pills has alarmed the medical authorities of the country.

To control this situation, Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now set to propose control measures regarding the misuse of weight-loss drugs following several deaths attributed to complications arising from taking such drugs. Amongst all the available diet pills, Phentermine, Xenical and Adipex are the most popular. All of them help in losing weight within a short span of time.

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