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Are there any side effects for over the counter medicines for weight loss?

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Are there any side effects for over the counter medicines for weight loss?

Unless you are taking weight-loss medicines for valid medical reasons and under the guidance of a doctor, you may be placing yourself in danger by using these items. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about the side effects associated with OTC medicine for weight loss.

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The common side effect of the over-the-counter weight-loss drugs such as ZanyCal is diarrhea. And this is specifically triggered if one eats a fatty meal, because that's how the drug works, it will lead to diarrhea.

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