Question 1

is alli safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For patient's who took orlistat (alli) in the first year, they roughly had a 9-10 kg weight loss (10% of baseline weight).

Question 2

could alli make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

It can assist with: Absorbing some fat content of food you eat but to lose weight you still need to be mindful of caloric intake and remain physically active.

Question 3

can i use alli occasionally when i eat fat?

Accepted Answer

You might regret it: You should be on a low-fat diet when you use alli. If you take it with a fatty meal all the fat will pass through and you might wind up with an accident.

Question 4

can i take alli without a gallbladder ? thanks'

Accepted Answer

Probably: I'm not sure what Alli is, but gallbladder removal shouldn't restrict your diet or medication use in any way.

Question 5

have you recommended the diet fat blocker alli?

Accepted Answer

No: When on a diet rich in fats and you take pills to block fat absorption, you are likely to have problems controlling your bowel movements. You may find yourself in situations with the need for immediate access to a toilet and possibly even situations where you don't always make it in time.  Limit fats and increase proteins and don't take such medications.

Question 6

why can't people who have had gallbladder problems use alli?

Accepted Answer

Risk of gallstones: Rapid weight loss increases the risk of gallstones.  This is likely a reason for the recommendation against orlistat (alli or xenical) for weight loss in people with gallstones.  There may be other reason also.

Question 7

can you please tell me if i will benefit from doing weight watchers and supplementing it with alli as well?

Accepted Answer

No: Weight watchers is already low fat. You dont need Alli with it.

Question 8

i am desperate and need to be losing weight. i am currently on the alli plan, i lost some weight, but my goal is way off?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Most people have a hard time losing as much weight as they would like. But, in general, a person's blood pressure and cholesterol will go down after a weight loss of 5-10%. So try not to get discouraged. Talk to your doctor, and if possible a dietitian to find out what more you can do to reduce calories and increase physical activity.

Question 9

what should the fat intake be while taking alli?

Accepted Answer

Alli: When taking Alli you should limit your fat intake, but not eliminate fat entirely or the Alli won't work.  The Alli works by by blocking fat absorption into the body so that you feel full.  So would eat a lower fat diet.

Question 10

what are the differences between phentermine and alli?

Accepted Answer

Work differently.: Alli helps to prevent fat absorption. Phentermine is an amphetamine. Alli is OTC, Phentermine is by prescription.

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