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What kinds of over-the-counter weight-loss products are available?
Over-the-counter weight-loss products include appetite suppressants and water-loss pills. Many of these have never been proved effective. And those that are effective often come with warnings.
What are the risks of using over-the-counter weight-loss products?
Do not use appetite suppressants if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions. They can be dangerous if taken for long periods of time. Water-loss pills reduce your weight by making you lose water from your body. This may cause dehydration.
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