Unfair Competition: Empower was accused of unlawfully manufacturing and selling untested, unapproved weight loss drugs on a large scale, bypassing the R&D costs Lilly incurred (over $2.6 billion) to bring the drug to market
The 3-package supply covers 90 days and costs $207 plus shipping - $69 per package
Together, they are meant to mimic the effects of diet and exercise
However, there can be risks, including potential allergic reactions or side effects such as nausea, headaches, or rashes
Int J Sports Med 1996;17(5):320-324
If side effects are intolerable at any dose, the standard approach is to reduce back to the last tolerated dose and remain there for an additional four weeks before attempting escalation again