FDA Says Over-the-Counter HCG Weight-Loss Products are Illegal - Page 2

metqa · 12-07-2011, 12:15 PM

I get my HCG via prescription so this does not affect me.
But it does seem strange that they are focusing on a product with no side effect but still have so many dangerous products they endorse with glee.

I personally wouldn't use Homeo HCG cause I trust the actual hormone works, and I have access to obtain it. but I still do use Homeopathics for other things , usually when I've gotten to the point that nothing else works. And if it's as claims so little of the ingredient is there that is is "non0-existant" than how can you claim an ingredient not there is dangerous?

don't flame me for saying this. My point is if The FDA says HCG is not approved for weight loss,then how can they have a problem with a product if it has , as they claim, no HCG in it? It's contradictory to say it's dangerous cause it is, and dangerous cause it isn't.

I wish they'd leave it alone, but that's wishful thinking at this point.

Lildrew · 12-07-2011, 02:42 PM

This is my last round, but I just bought another bottle to be on the safe side. hHCG has always worked for me, so I will stick with tried and true...and cheap!!

Rowson · 12-07-2011, 02:57 PM

I was told that The FDA & FTC are shutting down companies making HCG that are not FDA registered to do so. All the companies that are registered are making legal HCG and are supported by the FDA & FTC. Not sure how many companies are actually registered.

MaryMouse49 · 12-07-2011, 02:59 PM

Ironiclly Intermountain just sent me 10 percent off coupon before I read this...I already have an extra 4 oz bottle, but went and bought 2 more bottles and a bottle of pellet to try, 85 dollars and no shipping, so this should help me get thelast 20 off and some back up also. Always something.

BaileysGirl · 12-07-2011, 07:32 PM

Sorry for Off Topic...

hcgnc - Love love your pup! He looks to be a black lab? I LOVE black labs! They are such sweeties! My Dad has one and he's full grown now, he's such a lover he will get up in my lap and sit up like a big boy - wayyy bigger than me of course while sitting on my lap! LOL I remember when he was a baby lil black ball of fur I'd get down on the floor and lay my head next to his and he'd wake up and look at me and get up and go find somewhere else to sleep! Like he didn't want to be bothered! He would sleep in shoe boxes in the closet!

Gremom · 12-08-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MaryMouse49

Ironiclly Intermountain just sent me 10 percent off coupon before I read this...I already have an extra 4 oz bottle, but went and bought 2 more bottles and a bottle of pellet to try, 85 dollars and no shipping, so this should help me get thelast 20 off and some back up also. Always something.

Ha! Me too! I probably will get another bottle or 2 of pellets. I am a sucker for a sale!

cocomarie · 12-08-2011, 01:52 PM

Drew. I saw ur b4 and after pics and u look amazing !! Wow !! How long if a Brk did u take between hcg rounds?

hcgnc · 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

Sorry for Off Topic...

hcgnc - Love love your pup! He looks to be a black lab? I LOVE black labs! They are such sweeties! My Dad has one and he's full grown now, he's such a lover he will get up in my lap and sit up like a big boy - wayyy bigger than me of course while sitting on my lap! LOL I remember when he was a baby lil black ball of fur I'd get down on the floor and lay my head next to his and he'd wake up and look at me and get up and go find somewhere else to sleep! Like he didn't want to be bothered! He would sleep in shoe boxes in the closet!

Thanks, he is such a cutie. That picture was when he was about two months old. Luke is now 4 years old, weighs about 75 lbs, but he's just as much a baby as he was then. Still plays with toys, brings us 'gifts,' we can have him put something in his mouth and tell him to carry it, tell him to fetch his collar, he loves to ride, gets along well with the cats......can you tell we love him?

pumpkin · 12-08-2011, 03:51 PM

I don't really get why they are doing this when there are so many legal (FDA endorsed even) products on the market.

The side effects of some of the drugs we see advertised on tv seem worse than the original complaint people are taking them for...but they are "safe" according to the FDA....

Go figure.

dawnyama · 12-08-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by metqa

I get my HCG via prescription so this does not affect me.

I wish they'd leave it alone, but that's wishful thinking at this point.

metqa

I was so up in arms about this announcement. I watched Nightline when I heard the news

I could not believe they did this. But then I remembered.....you can always get the Rx hcg

I am hoping that my bottle will do me for one more round (that I will start in Jan once the holidays are over and hopefully things have calmed down) so I was unsure if I should order more or not. I think with the frenzy right now homeopathic hcg will be scarce come Jan so ordering now while it is still available is good. But we do have to remember that we can still get Rx hcg!! I have to repeat this one more time......I

hcg

pumpkin · 12-08-2011, 06:56 PM

The doctor I see once a year for my thyroid was supportive of the HCG, telling me "well if the 500 calories keeps you going, keep going". He hadn't seen me since last year, and since 70 pounds ago, so he was very supportive and happy to see the weight loss.

He is an allergist/immunologist/and strong supporter of homeopathic treatment over the chemicals made by the drug companies. This guy was a life saver when it came to figuring out my thyroid, and I have felt sooo much better in the years he has treated me than through the years "regular" doctors scratched their heads and couldn't figure it out.

If this doc is on board with HCG, even the homeopathic, I wonder how many others are? (I know my husband's VA doctor is, and he encouraged my husband to keep going with it.)

MissDaisy · 12-09-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pumpkin

The doctor I see once a year for my thyroid was supportive of the HCG, telling me "well if the 500 calories keeps you going, keep going". He hadn't seen me since last year, and since 70 pounds ago, so he was very supportive and happy to see the weight loss.

He is an allergist/immunologist/and strong supporter of homeopathic treatment over the chemicals made by the drug companies. This guy was a life saver when it came to figuring out my thyroid, and I have felt sooo much better in the years he has treated me than through the years "regular" doctors scratched their heads and couldn't figure it out.

If this doc is on board with HCG, even the homeopathic, I wonder how many others are? (I know my husband's VA doctor is, and he encouraged my husband to keep going with it.)

Pumpkin - I was a little concerned, I am on thyroid med, and wondered if it would be ok

shelbyla · 12-09-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MissDaisy

Pumpkin - I was a little concerned, I am on thyroid med, and wondered if it would be ok

just fyi - I am on thyroid and adrenal meds as well as meds for s*x hormones. My endo actually recommended hcg to me, although in the end I ended up going with the homeopathic as opposed to the rx. I did two rounds, lost ~60 pounds, and had no issues with either the meds or the hcg.

SunnyFL · 12-09-2011, 01:15 PM

As someone who doesn't tolerate the HCG injections I like I have the option to use the HHCG. While it might cause the same side effects, I like knowing I have options.
Needless to say I bought bottles of the pellets and drops. If it doesn't work, I will if I must use the HCG again.

debkeversole · 12-09-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SunnyFL

As someone who doesn't tolerate the HCG injections I like I have the option to use the HHCG. While it might cause the same side effects, I like knowing I have options.
Needless to say I bought bottles of the pellets and drops. If it doesn't work, I will if I must use the HCG again.

you can mix the RX for sublingual drops as well if the injectios are bad on you

SunnyFL · 12-09-2011, 01:42 PM

Good to know if I end up having to use the injections again!

Lynai · 12-09-2011, 01:43 PM

I put nothing past the FDA when it comes to regulating ohhhh just about anything that big pharma cannot make a profit from.

So now I'm 220 lighter in the wallet as I stocked up on plenty of my drops (since I will be multi rounding) which kind of bites just before Christmas...oh well, a Christmas present to me.

dawnyama · 12-09-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynai

I put nothing past the FDA when it comes to regulating ohhhh just about anything that big pharma cannot make a profit from.

So now I'm 220 lighter in the wallet as I stocked up on plenty of my drops (since I will be multi rounding) which kind of bites just before Christmas...oh well, a Christmas present to me.

I know the timing could not be worse. We are in no position to be buying extra anything right now. We are squeezing our already tight budget as is to pay for our 4 kids' Christmas presents.

Sunny7 · 12-10-2011, 05:31 AM

just got my new order from netrition last week, wish i would have known this i would have doubled up on it, i will have to make another order come monday, if its not to late---plan on starting right after christmas to get off the last 25#

12-07-2011, 12:15 PM	#31
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I get my HCG via prescription so this does not affect me. But it does seem strange that they are focusing on a product with no side effect but still have so many dangerous products they endorse with glee. I personally wouldn't use Homeo HCG cause I trust the actual hormone works, and I have access to obtain it. but I still do use Homeopathics for other things , usually when I've gotten to the point that nothing else works. And if it's as claims so little of the ingredient is there that is is "non0-existant" than how can you claim an ingredient not there is dangerous? don't flame me for saying this. My point is if The FDA says HCG is not approved for weight loss,then how can they have a problem with a product if it has , as they claim, no HCG in it? It's contradictory to say it's dangerous cause it is, and dangerous cause it isn't. I wish they'd leave it alone, but that's wishful thinking at this point. __________________ "You have to understand zat ven a vampire forgoes . . .the b-vord, zere is a process zat ve call transference? Zey force Zemselves to desire somesing else? . . .But your friend chose . . . coffee. And now he has none." "You can find him some coffee, or . . .you can keep a vooden stake and a big knife ready. You vould be doink him a favor, believe me." Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett IBKKF 898 Metqa's P4 JUDDD Journal

12-07-2011, 07:32 PM	#35
BaileysGirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,639 Gallery: BaileysGirl Stats: 222/190.5/175 WOE: Juddd Start Date: Jan 12 2013	Sorry for Off Topic... hcgnc - Love love your pup! He looks to be a black lab? I LOVE black labs! They are such sweeties! My Dad has one and he's full grown now, he's such a lover he will get up in my lap and sit up like a big boy - wayyy bigger than me of course while sitting on my lap! LOL I remember when he was a baby lil black ball of fur I'd get down on the floor and lay my head next to his and he'd wake up and look at me and get up and go find somewhere else to sleep! Like he didn't want to be bothered! He would sleep in shoe boxes in the closet! __________________ Lost on Juddd: 12 UD 1900/DD 400 Natasha

12-08-2011, 06:56 PM	#41
pumpkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 212 Gallery: pumpkin Stats: 247-232 Atkins/232-179 HCG/140 WOE: Was Atkins, now HCG Start Date: March 5, 2011	The doctor I see once a year for my thyroid was supportive of the HCG, telling me "well if the 500 calories keeps you going, keep going". He hadn't seen me since last year, and since 70 pounds ago, so he was very supportive and happy to see the weight loss. He is an allergist/immunologist/and strong supporter of homeopathic treatment over the chemicals made by the drug companies. This guy was a life saver when it came to figuring out my thyroid, and I have felt sooo much better in the years he has treated me than through the years "regular" doctors scratched their heads and couldn't figure it out. If this doc is on board with HCG, even the homeopathic, I wonder how many others are? (I know my husband's VA doctor is, and he encouraged my husband to keep going with it.) __________________ "If you don't have confidence, you need to fake it until it feels real." -my dad, smart man

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12-07-2011, 02:42 PM	#32
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	This is my last round, but I just bought another bottle to be on the safe side. hHCG has always worked for me, so I will stick with tried and true...and cheap!!

12-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#33
Rowson Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: "The Lou" St. Louis MO Posts: 26 Gallery: Rowson Stats: 238/238/175 WOE: Boxing - Heavybag & Speedbag every day. Start Date: December 17, 2005	I was told that The FDA & FTC are shutting down companies making HCG that are not FDA registered to do so. All the companies that are registered are making legal HCG and are supported by the FDA & FTC. Not sure how many companies are actually registered.

12-07-2011, 02:59 PM	#34
MaryMouse49 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: sunny sw florida Posts: 232 Gallery: MaryMouse49 Stats: 182/168.8/138 WOE: strict hcg protocol Start Date: 04/20/2011	Ironiclly Intermountain just sent me 10 percent off coupon before I read this...I already have an extra 4 oz bottle, but went and bought 2 more bottles and a bottle of pellet to try, 85 dollars and no shipping, so this should help me get thelast 20 off and some back up also. Always something.

12-08-2011, 01:52 PM	#37
cocomarie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New England Posts: 72 Gallery: cocomarie WOE: HCG drops Start Date: 11/28/11	Drew. I saw ur b4 and after pics and u look amazing !! Wow !! How long if a Brk did u take between hcg rounds?

12-08-2011, 03:51 PM	#39
pumpkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 212 Gallery: pumpkin Stats: 247-232 Atkins/232-179 HCG/140 WOE: Was Atkins, now HCG Start Date: March 5, 2011	I don't really get why they are doing this when there are so many legal (FDA endorsed even) products on the market. The side effects of some of the drugs we see advertised on tv seem worse than the original complaint people are taking them for...but they are "safe" according to the FDA.... Go figure.

12-09-2011, 01:15 PM	#44
SunnyFL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South FL Posts: 1,175 Gallery: SunnyFL Stats: 177/140/130 WOE: Lowcarb w/grains Start Date: October 2011	As someone who doesn't tolerate the HCG injections I like I have the option to use the HHCG. While it might cause the same side effects, I like knowing I have options. Needless to say I bought bottles of the pellets and drops. If it doesn't work, I will if I must use the HCG again.

12-09-2011, 01:42 PM	#46
SunnyFL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South FL Posts: 1,175 Gallery: SunnyFL Stats: 177/140/130 WOE: Lowcarb w/grains Start Date: October 2011	Good to know if I end up having to use the injections again!

12-09-2011, 01:43 PM	#47
Lynai Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lower 48's version of Siberia:MN Posts: 115 Gallery: Lynai Stats: S:298/C:233/G:155 Start Date: 9/7/2011	I put nothing past the FDA when it comes to regulating ohhhh just about anything that big pharma cannot make a profit from. So now I'm 220 lighter in the wallet as I stocked up on plenty of my drops (since I will be multi rounding) which kind of bites just before Christmas...oh well, a Christmas present to me.

12-10-2011, 05:31 AM	#49
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,412 Gallery: Sunny7	just got my new order from netrition last week, wish i would have known this i would have doubled up on it, i will have to make another order come monday, if its not to late---plan on starting right after christmas to get off the last 25#