Alli is a non-prescription diet pill that contains the medication called orlistat. The formulation of Alli prevents the body from absorbing some of the fat in the foods you eat, and your body gets rid of this excess fat through your bowel movements. Due to strict dietary requirements, you may reach a point where you stop using Alli. After a break from the Alli program, you may wish to resume using it. Knowing how to restart the program will help you reach your weight loss goals.
Step 1
Discuss the Alli program with your health provider and inform her of all medications and supplements you take. This is important to determine if any medications or any medical condition you may have will interfere with Alli and diet changes.
Step 2
Eat low-fat meals. You should consume no more than 15g of fat with each meal. Higher consumption of fat could lead to side effects, such as sudden diarrhea and oily spotting with gas. To reduce fat intake, choose skinless turkey or chicken breasts. Switch to skim milk since one cup of skim milk contains zero fat while one cup of whole milk contains 8g of fat, which is more than half of your recommended fat intake per meal.
Step 3
Take one Alli capsule with every meal that contains fat. You may take Alli up to one hour after your meal, but you should take Alli in the middle of your meal.
Tips and Warnings
- Add exercise since this will help you reach your weight loss goals. Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains as part of your daily diet.
- As with any medication, using Alli may cause you to experience side effects. You could have urgent bowel movements, abdominal pain, oily stools, headaches, nausea or vomiting. Some people experience hives or difficulty breathing. You should discuss any unusual symptoms or changes with your health practitioner.
Things You'll Need
- Alli
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