Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

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Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?
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The new medications show promise for inducing weight loss, but many aren't FDA-approved for that use.

, says offering information to his more than 250,000 followers has helped point patients to the medical practice. It's received thousands of patient inquiries, more than the clinic can take on.

But there are others — like many spas and weight-loss centers — that offer the drugs, sometimes without much medical support, often alongside Botox and dermal fillers. Obesity doctors worry such marketing is creating unrealistic expectations. Weight loss clinics also frequently tout unconventional additions to semaglutide, including vitamin B12 and amino acids. Some patients incorrectly believe the former helps with nausea, Jaisinghani said; other clinics tout greater weight loss.

Some operations defend their use of often-cheaper compounded drugs. LH Spa & Rejuvenation, founded by Zuena, offers a compounded semaglutide formulation fromfor $500 over four weeks. The spa learned about the regimen from a doctor."I'm purchasing it," Zuena said."It comes next-day air in legitimate vials with lot numbers, expirations." Patients' injections and dosages are overseen by on-site medical staff.

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