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19 Feb 2013

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Jordan Times

Gym caught promoting diabetes medication as weight loss drug [Jordan]

A gym located in west Amman has been selling a diabetes medication for children aged between 12 and 14 by promoting it as a weight loss drug, according to the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA). JFDA Spokesperson Heyam Dabbas said one girl who was on the medication suffered dizziness while at school...She said in these cases, the administration seizes the medications and refers those responsible for legal action.