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
People are fat because they eat too much and don't get any excercise. I am 63 years old, am 5'10" and weigh 160lbs. Have never been fat and when I was younger there weren't any fat people. I am disgusted when I see fat people stuffing their faces. And at fast food joints they don't even get out of their cars to get food. They order from their cars. I have no sympathy. No pill will help them. Push some food away from your face and go outside and take a walk.
By Chuck on Jun 20th 2007 at 12:30PM
Hello. I'm not acctually using any diet pills at the moment. but I have always been curious as to how it all works and if there is any pill that just WORKS.. with no nasty side effects or anything like that. I'm just 4o pounds overweight and the exercise that I do everyday and diet that I'm on won't work for me.. I'm just curious so if anybody has an ideas or comments reply to this comment.. and to those of you with anal seepeage.. I'm sorry about your luck.. maybe alli isn't the right pill.
By Jess on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:30PM
People, it is LOSE weight..not LOOSE weight
By judi on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:29PM
everyone sounds like their getting angry.. it's just a pill CALM DOWN.. and CHUCK... whoever said that people couldn't be fat.. I think your being prettty blunt about what your saying.. if you have a thing agenst fat people.. move to africa.. they have no choice but to starve there... in america WE HAVE FOOD.. so shut up and deal with it..
By Jess on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:32PM
i have tried this pill and today i got my first side effect... oily stools. not fun but deffintaly a great reminder not to ear fat
By coolestone221 on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:35PM
Am I bad i thought that Fat is where its at...
By tink on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:40PM
I used xenical before and like the lady said better have a bathroom near by, Since then I been on xanthohumol, it was also in the news not long ago as an igredient from the hops plant in beer.
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By Carmen on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:58PM
WELL LETS SEE JUST HOW MUCH OUR ALREADY OVER WEIGHT POPULATION IS GOING TO BUY INTO ANOTHER BUY A PILL AND LOOSE WEIGHT GIMICK.......ALLI....WOW
By KASEY on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:54PM
I have used this drug for years. i lost over 100 lbs with it.look the frist month or so is the only time get bad stuff happens. after that you are fine. i still don't eat alot fat.. but sometimes i do i pay for it in am. this not something work over night but i have taken this it has worked for me
By Jewellene on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:55PM
this dosnt work well some dont basicly MOST pills just stop you from being so hungrey and people dont eat they may look good but there body will start to crash. Why take pills if they lead you trouble so do \hat i do excirsise and eat things under 100 caloires.150 tops and dont be afride to go to a food store (anything that sells food)and ask for nutristion facts ok so peace out!
By dylan on Jun 18th 2007 at 6:56PM
I have been using Alli for 3 days now and don't have any bad side effects. I am sticking to the amount of fat grams that the plan says to stick to. Over the weekend, I have already lost 4 pounds. I am not obese - but, since turning 40, I seem to have gained weight around my middle that exercise wouldn't even help. With the Alli, I am already seeing changes and am fitting back into some clothes!
By D'Ann on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:00PM
I used zenical the prescription version of alli. after the stuff gets into your system [it takes a while] you better watch out. The anal seepege was gross it felt like I was sitting in a pile of dog do..the odor was so offensive not to mention it looked like pizza grease and it would not come out of the clothes even after 6 washings in the machine. It can literally ruin your clothes. Better stay close to home when you take this ... after a week it kicks in...that i would not recomend this to anyone as a alternative to diet and excercise that is the cold hard truth.
By angie on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:00PM
I keep seeing people write about how Alli blocks ALL of the fat intake, good and bad. Alli only blocks approx. 30%!!!!!! of the fats, good or bad. That is not blocking everything and your body can still get an ample amount of the fats it needs for things like healthy hair and such. I am not taking it, I am still undecided but I have read quite a bit about it and people should do their research before making a quick judgement about it. Sometimes people need a little extra help to shed the lbs. I dont think anyone should make judgements about their decisions. Physicians have already recommended this product and they would know better than any one. Everyone reacts differently to alien substances in the body. Its possible that those people might need to intake a bit less fat according to age, current weight, height, or a combonation of those things. My gosh.... Follow the directions to a T and you should be fine.
By cowgirlangel42 on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:04PM
Come on people cut the fat and lose the weight. If you buy this new magic pill the only thing you lose is money. It's to good to be true just like every other pill out there. If you buy these kinds of pills they will make them. You do lose just not weight and these big guys make money off of people just looking for the magic pill. There is only one way watch your food intake. Nice and slow. NO PILLS!!!!! DON'T BE A FOOL!!!!
By Marianne on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:09PM
I don't think that taking diet pills is necessary. If you want to lose weight, eat low fat foods, do extra workouts, and stop with the snacks! Aspecially in the afternoon and night time. (Try sugar free chewing gum.) A lot of people eat because they are bored not because they are hungry. Just keep yourself busy. (try doing something active) Working out also helps you relief stress. These pills have unpleasant side affects that no one would want to experience. It's unhealthy and there is other ways.
By KYZARCKYZAR on Jun 18th 2007 at 8:31PM
I have tried Zenical and it really works. I also changed my diet and exersiced. Be careful not to eat a high fat diet, you will reget it the next day (bath room time will remind you of Hallooween!!!)
By Ann on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:15PM
I have used Xenical in the past and lost 50 lbs. along with that I changed my diet and workout more. Becarefull and not eat a high fat food you will reget it the next day( bathroom time will remind you of Hallooween!!)
By Ann on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:18PM
I'm a store manager for a pharmacy and when the Alli came in a couple of days ago, the pharmacist and I looked over all the package inserts, warnings, instructions etc. The result? We've pulled it from our shelves and will only sell it to our patients and consumers after we have warned them of the possibly dangerous side effects and recommend that this product only be taken by those with serious obesity and under a doctor's care. This is not a safe drug to be taken by people with eating disorders, vitamin defficiancies, intestinal or stomach disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other pre-existing conditions. Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this or any other over the counter weight loss pill and definately do not take this if you are under the age of eighteen, or give this to anyone under the age of eighteen unless first approved by a pediatrician.
By kst123 on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:20PM
where does the fat go you ask??? It comes out!!! Like water...and it is NOT fun....if you think you can eat a hamburger or a fast food anything you have another thing coming......oh and it has no warning ether...it just comes.....oh AND....even when you stop taking the pill it lasts up to a week....just eat less, excercise and you'll see it come off...it takes long...there is NO magic pill....sorry!!
By castlesiluv on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:24PM
get off the couch, stop eating, and get to a gym....
By Sheri on Jun 18th 2007 at 7:32PM