Is anyone considering taking Alli once it becomes available? I went to the website and read about it, but I'd like to get some feedback from others.

Thanks,
Angie

One of the side effects of it is anal leakage.
I don't think it sounds more effective than diet and exercise. If you are very seriously overweight, it may be a good option, but if you are not morbidly obese than I think the smarter and more sustainable weight loss is just cutting calories and upping exercise.
Just my two cents.

There's already a discussion thread about Alli:

http://www.thedailyplate.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2679

NOOOO! I do not want to rely of drugs to lose weight.

I was looking fr a thread on alli and completely missed it.

I realize that Alli isn't a quick fix or without some side effects, but there are side effects to most medications and not everyone will experience them. I've been watching my food intake and exercising, but my body has been slow to respond so I'm willing to try Alli to see if the weight loss will improve.

You could always give it a try and see how it goes. I'm satisfied with my progress, so it's not something I would consider. The problem I see with it is, what happens when you stop taking it?

Medically speaking Alli sucks! its the same medication known as XENICAL which had huge controversy of the years. Orlistat the Active ingredient in Alli/Xenical causes not only the explosive diarrhea but also HORRIBLE stomach cramps as well as umm not so pleasent shall i say Greasy oily gas. Its not a very comfortable product to use. It can cause digestion problems due to malabsorbtion of vitamins and minerals along with the fat that is expelled and frankly what goes in must come out so if you are taking Orlistat (Alli/xenical) well the fat you eat that is absorbed by the medications has to go somewhere and its always out. I have known many people who have tried the medication (which has been out for many many years) have had horrible accidents where they are just walking and greasy oily feces or a jelly like foul smelling substance excretes itself without notice and stains and leaves embarrassing odors on your clothes that all can notice. If you are going to watch your fat intake while on the pill then why bother taking it, JUST watch the fat intake. Its not healthy to mess with your digestive system in such a manner thats why the product is over the counter now because Millions of Doctors and Nurse Practitioners like myself Refuse to prescribe it.

The FDA approves a lot of things that are not good for us, Like Phentermine that caused heart attacks and death in women. In the 50'60's the Surgeon General said that smoking is harmless and can actually help you. THe FDA also approved birthcontrol in the 70s that ended up causing future children of women taking it birth defects. We have Vioxx that was FDA approved for arthritis but ended up causing heart problems, ulcers etc. A reason the FDA approves some OTC drugs are not because its safe all time its because the drug company making the drug cuts the dosage in half and now allows it to be nonprescription strength which FDA deems more appealing thinking that everyone will be compliant with the dosage and instructions and we all know most of us are not compliant patients. Just because it was approved by the FDA does NOT mean its safe.

if you follow a low cal, low fat diet as well as exercise then there is no need to use alli, you will have success just from the origional approach. I see no need in taking a potentially dangerous and harmful medication when you will be doing all the work to lose weight naturally in the first place. Also remember once you are off the pills you will gain weight back!