Alli is an over-the-counter diet drug that blocks the fat from the food you eat from being digested in your body and can help you lose excess weight. If your doctor has prescribed the antidepressant Pamelor, you can still safely take Alli, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center Drug Checker. But both drugs have the potential for serious side effects, especially if you drink alcohol.
Alli Basics
The primary ingredient in Alli is the fat-blocking drug orlistat, according to MayoClinic.com. If you take Alli as directed and also change your eating and exercise habits, you can lose an additional 3 to 5 lbs per year. But Alli does not give you a license to eat whatever you want and lose weight. If you want an additional weight loss boost, ask your doctor about prescription-strength orlistat or Xenical.
Alli Side Effects
If you eat high-fat meals while taking Alli, you risk experiencing embarrassing side effects such as uncontrollable bowel movements and gas with oily spotting, warns PubMed Health. Other potential side effects include abdominal pain and increased bowel movements. In rare cases, Alli may cause severe liver damage. If you take the drug and experience jaundice, dark-colored urine or light-colored stools, you should seek immediate medical assistance.
Pamelor Basics
The tricyclic antidepressant nortriptyline comprises the drug Pamelor, according to PubMed Health. Nortriptyline may also be an effective treatment for panic disorders, chronic pain and smoking cessation. The drug increases chemicals in the brain that regulate mood. In most cases, people under the age of 24 should not take Pamelor because the drug may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions among young people. Depending on your condition, your doctor may ask you to take Pamelor capsules one to four times daily. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug without your doctor's supervision.
Pamelor Side Effects
In rare cases, Pamelor may cause hallucinations, delusions or the abnormally excited mood referred to as mania, notes PubMed Health. More common side effects include nausea, drowsiness, weakness, anxiety, dry mouth, nightmares, frequent urination, blurred vision, excessive sweating, changes in sexual interest or ability and constipation. If these side effects are severe or chronic, talk to your doctor. If you experience muscle spasms, difficulties talking or walking, irregular heartbeat, a rash, fever, yellowing of your skin or eyes or problems breathing or swallowing, you require immediate medical help.
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