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It adds that the drugs should only be prescribed by a registered healthcare professional. <\/p>\n
When appropriately used, in line with the product licence, the benefits of these medications outweigh the risks for patients, says the regulator. <\/p>\n
But this benefit-risk balance is positive only for those patients within the approved indications for weight management or type 2 diabetes, as described in the product information.<\/p>\n
Dr Alison Cave, MHRA Chief Safety Officer, said all medicines carry a risk of potential side-effects: \u201cWe encourage healthcare professionals to ensure patients being treated with these medicines are aware of the common side-effects and how to minimise risk.”<\/p>\n
The most common side-effects include feeling sick, vomiting, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. <\/p>\n
Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, told the BBC she had seen patients who weren\u2019t overweight coming in with issues. <\/p>\n
“The most common thing that we’re seeing is anything related to the gut. So diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, people not being able to eat, getting very dehydrated as a result of that.”<\/p>\n
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: “Weight-loss drugs have enormous potential. When taken alongside healthy diet and exercise, they can be game-changers in tackling obesity and getting people back to good health.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut these are not cosmetic drugs that should be taken to help get a body beautiful picture for Instagram. These are serious medicines and should only be used responsibly and under medical supervision. <\/p>\n
“They’re not a quick fix to lose a few pounds, and buying them online without appropriate assessment can put people\u2019s health at risk,” he said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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