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Has anyone ever tried the alli weight loss pills? is it very successful? are there any side affects?

I have taken three pills so far in the duration of 3 days. However i have gotten really sick, last night i had severe nausea and threw up, and today i can barely move my whole body aches. I am also experiencing vaginal bleeding even though my period isnt for 2 more weeks. I am not overweight i am 5 foot 6 and 125 pounds. Do you think my illness is due to these weight loss pills?

First, let us discuss what exactly is Alli. It’s touted as a weight loss pill like countless other drugs out there, but does it work? Yes and no.

You already know one thing: It’s an over-the-counter weight loss pill. What makes Alli different is that it’s the only over-the-counter pill that has FDA approval. The brand name for Orlistat (which is also marketed in the prescription form as Xenical), it works by preventing the absorption of fats from the food you eat. This doesn’t mean that you can eat anything you like though, it only works if used in conjunction with a weight loss diet plan.

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Alli (the over-the-counter name for Orlistat) has been making waves among people striving to lose weight. It’s a weight loss pill, but is it effective? In a word, yes, but there are disadvantages as well. Read on to learn more.
            
Orlistat is also available in presciption form as Xenical. It works by blocking 1/4th of fats being consumed from being absorbed by the body. Wait… does this mean that with Alli you can eat all the fatty food you want? No. Alli isn’t magical, you need to use it in conjunction with a diet plan that involves less fats. The reason for this will be discussed later on. Alli also has one special advantage over other ‘diet pills’. It’s the only over-the-counter drug approved by the FDA for use in aiding weight loss.

In clinical studies, Alli has been shown to reduce 5% or greater body mass in 35.5% to 54.8% subjects. In 16.4% to 24.8%, the reduction was 10% or more. When taken while following a weight loss diet plan, the results would be significantly larger. And not only that, it also reduces the chances of subjects developing type 2 diabetes as well.
   
When the participants stopped taking Alli, they regained a third of the weight they lost. But this rebound is typical in dieters anyway. The main disadvantage lies in Alli’s side effects. The higher the fat content in the food you eat, the more likely you will have digestive and bowel problems if you are taking Alli. This is because Alli causes your body to reject a higher amount of undigested fats, resulting in flatulence, loose stools, and bowel incontinence. The manufacturer’s website itself cautions about this. The side effect however, is not harmful, but can lead to very embarassing situations.
        
These side effects (or more accurately – treatment effects), can be lessened if you stick to low-fat meals or a diet plan. In fact, trying to stick to the diet to avoid the potential embarassment of the side effects can actually help you. Never forget that Alli is supplementary. You can’t lose weight effectively with Alli alone. You need to pair it with a good diet plan and exercise. With that and dedication from you, you can improve your weight loss results by up to 50%.

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I am looking to lose belly fat and considering Alli weight loss pills, I do work out and try to eat healthy. Has anyone tried alli and how good does it work, is it worth spending the money.

What are the supplements approved by the FDA, you might wonder. It’s not that easy to answer, as non-prescription and prescription drugs are not treated the same. Whether non-prescription drugs are approved by FDA or not, depends on how strong they are. A good example is Xenical, a fat-blocker that can be prescribed and can’t be sold over the counter. On the other hand, Alli, is also a fat blocker, but is only half the strength of Xenical, so it can be sold over the counter.

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• alli is a 60mg orlistat capsule
• FDA approved
• alli binds to gastric and pancreatic lipases blocking absorption of 25% of consumed fat

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• Only FDA approved over-the- counter weight-loss aid
• Individually tailored support plan
• Help achieve gradual and healthy weight loss
• You can lose about 50% more weight than dieting alone

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• Weight loss aid
• FDA approved
• Helps you more weight than dieting alone

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