The FDA requires that the drug be safe for self-selection and self-administration by lay consumers without professional guidance, that the indication is self-diagnosable, and that the dose used in OTC setting is lower than or equivalent to the Rx dose with an adequate safety margin
Secondary progressive MS (SPMS) develops in many RRMS patients over time, characterized by gradual worsening independent of relapses
That's why absence of FDA approval here is about business case, not about lack of evidence
Most patients notice effects indirectly: sustained energy without blood sugar crashes, reduced bloating, or accelerated inch loss when combined with caloric deficit
These shifts often occur within the first 48 weeks of treatment as your body adjusts to appetite suppression and enters a caloric deficit
Your dinners might be rice with shredded chicken and a soft potato bowl