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Announcement: FDA Updates Alli Weight Loss Drug Label with Kidney Injury Warning

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FDA mandates new kidney injury warnings on alli weight loss drug labels. The updated labeling requires consumers to consult healthcare providers before use if they have kidney disease history. โ€” "OTC weight loss drugs" by Clean Wal-Mart is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. (CC BY 2.0)
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๐Ÿšจ FDA updates safety labeling for alli weight loss drug with new kidney injury warnings. The popular OTC medication now requires healthcare provider consultation for those with kidney disease history. Important safety update for millions using orlistat for weight management.

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