The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has recommended that doctors check patients’ medication history when prescribing appetite suppressants. This measure aims to prevent the misuse of appetite suppressants and ensure patient safety.
Appetite suppressants are used for weight loss but require careful prescription due to their side effects and addiction risks. The Ministry advises doctors to review patients’ past medication records before prescribing and consider alternative treatments if necessary.
This recommendation comes in response to the recent increase in cases of misuse of appetite suppressants. The Ministry emphasizes that doctors should thoroughly assess patients’ health conditions and carefully decide on the use of appetite suppressants.