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Losing weight is a constant battle for millions of Americans trying to adopt a complete lifestyle change. For extra motivation to stick to your diet and exercise, Alli™ may be another option you have considered.
Facts about Alli™
Alli™ is the only FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss medication. It is currently available without a prescription at most retail pharmacies.
Over-the-counter Alli™ is orlistat 60 mg
Alli™ is for people > 18 years old with a BMI >30 or with a BMI >27 and health risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes.
Studies show patients taking Alli™ along with a low-fat/reduced-calorie diet and exercise lost 50% more weight than those on a low-fat/reduced-calorie diet and exercise alone.
Alli™ does not suppress your appetite or increase your metabolism. It works by blocking your body's absorption of up to 25-30% of the fat you eat at each meal. If you skip a meal, or eat something with no fat in it, Alli™ does not need to be taken.
Vitamins A, D, E, and K need some fat to be absorbed into your system. Since Alli™ blocks fat from being absorbed into your body, you may not be getting enough of these nutrients. Take a multi-vitamin 2
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hours before or 2 hours after Alli™ to stay nourished.
Side effects of Alli™
(Meals with >15 grams of fat increase side effects)
abdominal pain
oily flatulence
diarrhea
fecal urgency
nausea/vomiting
headache
dizziness
People with certain health conditions should NOT take Alli™
anorexia or bulimia
gall stones or kidney stones
malabsorption syndrome
hepatitis
hypothyroidism
pregnancy or breast-feeding
Alli™ may interact with medications, including:
Warfarin
Amiodarone
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Pravastatin
Antidiabetic medications
Cyclosporine
Things to remember when taking Alli™
You still need to exercise regularly and eat a low-fat/reduced calorie diet while taking Alli™
Do not take more than 3 capsules in one day
Take 1 capsule before, during, or within 1 hour of eating a fatty meal
Take a multivitamin 2 hours be
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fore or after Alli™
If you skip a meal, skip the dose
If you eat >15 grams of fat in one meal while taking Alli™, you are likely to experience side effects such as diarrhea and oily flatulence
*Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Alli™
For more information about Alli™ visit www.myalli.com.
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