Searches are up on AOL Search lately for diet pills. Being as it is summer, that is no surprise, but there is also a new pill on the market making a ton of buzz. The Alli diet pill was released recently and they have been selling out all over the nation. The pill is an over-the-counter version of pill, Xenical, which is an FDA-approved prescription drug.
The premise of the pill is that it is a "fat blocker." I don't know what a fat blocker is, but it kind of sounds like a made-up buzz word to me. This "fat blocker" prevents fat from being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract. The pill also comes along with instructions for a change in diet and exercise when you purchase it.
Now, I don't know if it is just me, but it seems that a change in diet and exercise alone would make you slim down ... so why do you even need the pill? Also, are people really going to take advice on their diet from GlaxoSmithKline? My last question is if this fat blocker is really blocking absorption, then where is the fat going?
Have you tried the Alli pill? Let me know what you think about it.
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COMMENTS
I'm a pharmacist with a national chain. We sold out of the 24 packages we received before 3pm the day it came out. We kept it behind the pharmacy counter so we could make sure people understood just what they were buying. Of the 20 people who purchased it (2 bought 2 packages), only 1 person appeared to me to be overweight enough to need it. By their own admission, the others were buying it to lose only a few pounds. Even when informed of the side effects, they demanded it anyway. I didn't like the prescription version and I sure wouldn't take this over-the-counter version.
By Charles110 on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:19PM
I started the Alli diet 3days ago and have had NO side effects. The first day I did have to go to the restroom a few times but nothing awful, but that has now sudsided. I have been on a lowfat diet to improve my cholestrol for the past year and have been able to loose 10 pounds and reduce my cholestrol to normal, I am hoping with adding Alli with my already good eating habits I will begin to loose weight. For the people who say you don't need diet aides just go to the gym and watch what you eat you may not need Alli but for those of us who have tried and need a helping hand KEEP YOU MOUTH SHUT! As of now I recommend giving it a try
By Robin on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:23PM
I started Alli on Friday. I am watching what I eat and lets see what happens. So far I have not had any messes, but again I am watching what I eat. Good luck to all that is trying to lose the weight.
By Karen on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:27PM
I'm just wondering-if alli is only 60 mg per caplet and Xenical is/was 120, then i might spend another year trying to lose weight.
i don't think alli is strong enough. alli says take no more than 3 per day. I was taking xenical 3x a day @120 mg. positive results thus far, but I don't know how I'm gonna make it at 60 mg 3x a day w/ alli..........
By faye on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:32PM
Well first of all all the people here that say it makes them poop thier pants with oil must have severe eating problems. The pill is not made so that you can just eat whatever you want and then crap out all the fat. You must follow a proper low fat diet. Further more you dont take alli and then just forget and eat pizza...the pill warns you that high fat foods will give you excess gas and discharge, so to those who say they just plain forgot are full of hahah fat. You ask why if i have to change my diet should i even take this pill? Anwser: Because with a change of diet and exercise and alli you can lose 50% more fat than just diet change and exercise alone. Alli does not deprive your body of vitamins either...If all you have read the instructions like you should before putting anything into your body you would have read that you must take a daily vitamin everynight at bedtime so that your body can absorb the vitamins easily. Unlike zenical this product is not a "drug" it does not go to your brain, heart or bloodstream period. Alli strickly goes into your digestive system. The fat will not come right back on if you have been following the alli proper diet during your weight loss, when you gradually eliminate alli from your diet you should still be eating healthy low fat foods and exercise. Alli in a way just trains your body to be healthy. To all people who are against it or whom it did not work for you just did not follow it properly. It is amazing how people think that pills are the anwser and that they can just go on being unhealthy and eating fast food and junk foods and still lose weight. Americans are always looking for the fast easy way out. Patience is key.
By kristie on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:27PM
This is going to sound disgusting, but DO NOT and I repeat, DO NOT FART while taking these pills unless you're hovering over the toilet. I shouldn't have to go into detail about this one.
By kermit230 on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:37PM
I took Xenical for 6 months a few years ago and lost 40 pounds. The side effects can be bad, if you don't watch what you eat. I did NOT put the weight back on and I intend to go back on it. It does work and it is safe. I liked it a lot, but you do have to be careful what you eat.
By Teressa Carruth on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:37PM
I have been on numerous diets and i mean numerous! Southbeach Diet, No carb Diet, Weight watchers, Slim Fast,Trim spa, herbalife and it didnt work at all!!! Ladies if you really want to lose weight than ALLI is a great idea!!! Its natural! No stimulants !it literally blocks a great amount of fat from absorbing in your body which makes you bloated and feel way bigger than what you are! I think since this is the first pill ever FDA approved than it must work!!!! We shall see in a few months!!!.
By Tavia on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:20PM
DONT EAT ANY FATTY FOODS OR U WILL BE SORRY BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE WIH XENICAL. IT HELPS U CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS AFTER THE FIRST ACCIDENT WITH THE OILY DISCHARGE. SO DISGUSTING!
By KF on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:43PM
I agree with comment #19.
Some of us are truly addicted to food (much like a drug).
I have been clean and sober (active in an ongoing recovery program) for almost 18 years. I quit smoking 13 years ago, and have even been caffiene-free for almost 2 years.
I've also tried scores of diets, undergone years of therapy, and applied 12-step recovery to my food/eating-related issues over and over again for many years now, all to no avail -- I guess mostly because it's impossible to fully abstain from food.
So, I finally talked with 2 doctors about lap-band surgery, and both recommended trying this method first.
If you're not an addict, then you're not going to understand -- but it certainly does not have a thing to do with laziness or a lack of effort.
I started on the pills last week (so of course I can't speak for the long haul), but I can report that knowing what the consequences will be, if I waiver from the food plan, is thusfar keeping me on track.
I have had absolutely no (as they are referred to) treatment effects and find the eating plan to be one I truly believe I can live with -- very reasonable, without having to feeling deprived. This is mostly because the allowable 45 fat grams of fat a day is a more generous allotment than in any other diet I've ever tried.
I lost 3 pounds in the first 3 days and am, for the first time in many many moons, feeling hopeful that I just may have stumbled upon a non-surgical, non mind or mood altering option to what is no doubt my greatest problem in life.
By Nancy on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:44PM
ok so i tried it when it was needed to be prescribed. (i worked for a doctor and was lucky enough to get samples vs. paying large amount with the pharmacist).. this pill can 'suprise' you.. in the most unflattering way.. i remember just sitting at work, and out of no where, not doing ANYTHING, and it was just flow out.. it was gross.. too many oopsies for me to deal with.. but it's great if you know you're going to eat a fattening meal (like steak, greasy fried foods, ect.) but it is true to form: IF YOU TAKE A PILL BEFORE EATING GREASY FOOD, THE PILL WILL CAUSE THE FAT TO RE-ROUTE AND COME OUT VS STAYING IN YOUR BODY... but if you dont east greasy food, there's really no use in taking the pill. i got on phentermine after i had my little girl 2 yrs ago.. and lost 100lbs and kept it off. the only thing that worked with me
By been there, done that on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:37PM
I JUST STARTED TAKING THE ALLI PILL AND I LIKE IT.. IT HELPS ME TO AVOID FATTY FOODS THAT I WOULD HAVE ATE BEFORE.... I AVOID THESE FOODS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE SIDE EFFECTS.. I AM ALSO DOING WEIGHT WATCHERS.....I WOULD RECOMMEND IT IF YOU ARE GOING TO STAY AWAY FROM FATTY FOODS...
By NICOLE on Jun 20th 2007 at 10:08AM
either way-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!
By faye on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:53PM
i love the people who say the don't over eat and go to they gym 2-3 hours a day and are still over weight. it is the dumbest thing i've ever heard. first of all you can't gain weight without eating excess calories. second of all you should know that being at the gym for more than an hour without proper nutrition is bad for you and can inhibit any gains that you should see. and walking on a treadmill and doing really light weights isn't going to do a damn thing.
By jsp0785 on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:52PM
How much does this cost? I will not have any stains because I wear a Maxi-pad for urine leakage anyway.
By janred on Jun 18th 2007 at 4:58PM
How long does it take to leave your system ?
By joe on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:08PM
It appears that we are going to be seeing a lot of people "brown bottoms" running around looking for the nearest bathroom or outhouse. If you want real success with safe food fat replacement technology and appetitie control capsules, then take a look at the products at www.ztrim.com. I use them and they really work. I think that you will be surprised at the potential for this new legitimate technology.
By Charles Busser on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:05PM
yes. started Alli on june 14th and have lost 3.5 pounds as of this morning.
By gigglechick on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:46PM
if you're already cutting down on fatty foods and grease due to the side effects, why do you need to take this pill to lose weight? HINT: you are losing weight due to cutting down on these things!!
By erin on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:06PM
alli really works its is the perfect pill for the stay at home person as for the working people dont eat any fatty food at all!! unless you put tissue paper so you wont leak on yourself. i will take it on the weekends and that will help a bit.
By hmark on Jun 18th 2007 at 5:09PM