Friday, October 3, 2008

Alli Review

Alli is the first over weight loss drug that has been given approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Alli Research and Clinical Studies

Alli is the over-the-counter marketing name for Orlistat. It's a prescription drug used to treat obesity that was initially approved in 1999. Numerous studies have indicated that Orlistat is effective at treating obesity ((Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online). 2007 Oct 19;61:612-26. )). One year clinical trials provided the following results ((“Xenical Clinical Pharmacology.” RxList - the Internet Drug Index. 10 Jan. 2008 .)):

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* Between 35% and 55% of subjects achieved a 5% or greater decrease in body mass (not necessarily fat).
* Cessation of Orlistat resulted in a significant number of subjects regaining approximately 35% of the weight they had lost.
* Subjects experienced a 37% decrease in the incidence of type 2 diabetes.


Orlistat is mainly used to prevent the absorption of fats. But you still have to eat a low fat diet when taking this drug. This is not a wonder pill!
The Side Effects of Using Alli

* Gas with oily spotting
* Loose stools
* More frequent stools that may be hard to control

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