Alli - What is it?

I have read more than I need to know about diet drugs you can get from the doctor. If you really have tried everything and they do work for you, then go for it. If you have not really put that much effort into it, then keep trying. The drugs out there have nasty side effects that I would not wish on anyone.

Look at this one and tell me if you would like to take it.

Alli is the fancy name to make it sound appealing, the real name is "orlistat." Here are some quotes for you to digest!

"Take orlistat during or within 1 hour after a meal that contains some fat (no more than 30% of the calories for that meal). Orlistat is usually taken 3 times daily. If you skip a meal or you eat a meal that does not contain any fat, skip your orlistat dose for that meal. The fat content of your daily diet should not be greater than 30% of your total daily caloric intake. Avoid a diet that is high in fat. High-fat meals taken in combination with orlistat can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects on your stomach or intestines. "

"This medication can make it harder for your body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. "

"Do not take this medication if you are allergic to orlistat, or if you have:
chronic malabsorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly); or

gallbladder problems.

Before taking orlistat, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

an underactive thyroid;

a history of kidney stones;

a history of pancreatitis;

type 1 or type 2 diabetes;

an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia); or

if you take any other weight-loss medications (prescription or over-the-counter).

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use orlistat, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment."

It gets even better!! HERE ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS!!

"oily spotting in your undergarments;

oily or fatty stools;

orange or brown colored oil in your stool;

gas with discharge, an oily discharge;

loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements;

an increased number of bowel movements; or

stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain."

If you still want to read more, here is the link:

http://usnews.healthline.com/multumcontent/orlistat

A.J. McAlendin