The global weight loss market is projected to surpass $400 billion by 2030, with a sharp rise in demand for physician-supervised programs and prescription-based treatments
The agency does not evaluate every compounded product for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality before it reaches patients
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Over-the-counter (OTC) options, such asdimenhydrinate (Dramamine), and prescription medications , such as ondansetron (Zofran) and metoclopramide (Reglan), may be useful