Alli: The First Over The Counter Weight Loss Pill

Alli is the reduced-strength version of a prescription drug used to commonly treat obesity. It’s approved for over-the-counter sale to overweight adults. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with a low calorie diet and regular exercise. Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines, which reduces the number of calories you absorb but it does have some nasty side effects. Alli is taken with normal meals, up to three times a day. It’s recommended that you eat no more than 15 grams of fat with each meal. Eating higher amounts of fat can cause LOTS of unwanted effects, such as urgent bowel movements, diarrhea and gas with oily spotting. The weight loss using Alli isn’t great. For every 2lbs you lose Alli could help you lose 1 more.

Many people report unpleasant side effects when taking Alli;

• Gas with an oily anal discharge
• Diarrhea
• Frequent bowel movements
• Bowel movements that are hard to control

These bowel changes are a result from the undigested fat going through your digestive system. Too limit the side effects you should eat a low fat diet.

You can’t take Alli if you:

• Are taking any other medication
• Have a normal BMI
• Have had an organ transplant
• Have problems absorbing food

The drug also may pose risks for anyone who has diabetes or thyroid disease.

According to Alli manufacturers, most weight loss happens within the first six months. Many people who take medications to lose weight put the weight back on as soon as they stop taking the medication Therefore, to keep the weight off, many people would need to continue taking Alli indefinitely along with eating a low-calorie diet and exercising regularly. Is it really worth it?

Most doctors and consumers dislike the product because of the unpleasant side effects and the fact it doesn’t give you permanent weight loss. With regular exercise and a good diet you can achieve the same results.