Question 1

is taking alli diet pills with laxatives a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Alli typically will cause loose fatty stools. This in combo with laxatives could cause electrolyte problems not to mention incontinence. This is not a healthy way to lose weight if that is what you're trying to do. Alli with a balanced diet minus the laxatives would be a safer bet.

Question 2

how effective are the orlistat and alli diet pills?

Accepted Answer

Moderately: Orlistat (or alli) keeps the body from absorbing a lot of fat in the food. If you are able to stay on a low fat diet, you can lose weight on it. However if you eat a fatty meal, you can have diarrhea and intestinal discomfort.

Question 3

is it safe to take alli diet pills when trying to have a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alli (orlistat) is a weight-loss aid that binds fat in the intestine.  It is not absorbed into the bloodstream, so it stays in the GI tract, carrying fat out with stool.  Weight loss is not wise during pregnancy, so discontinue the Alli once you know you're pregnant.

Question 4

can you tell me is the diet pill alli safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Diet pills: Much better for you to see a dietitian.

Also, go to the web and look up "diet and weight loss". Focus on the articles that discuss "diet and exercise".

Question 5

can you tell me some opinions on the diet pill alli?

Accepted Answer

Diet pill: My philosophy is that the best way to lose weight is not by dieting or a pill, but by changing your lifestyle to a healthier one. You don't need a drastic diet. Make small changes. Eat the right portions, eat 3-5 small meals a day, cut back on carbs and sugars, increase lean protein/veggie/fruit/water intake, ; start doing some cardiovascular exercise. Most physicians wouldn't suggest a diet pill.

Question 6

which is a better diet pill: xenical or alli?

Accepted Answer

Xenical: Alli is the over the counter version of xenical and contains only half of the strength of xenical, thus it is weaker.  In general, these meds should only be used as adjunct (add on) to proper diet and exercise discretion.  As of 7/22/2012, xenical is one of only 4 drugs fda-approved for weight loss.

Question 7

will the alli diet pill also take away breast fat from.women because i want to lose weight but not loose my breast size?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You can't spot-reduce fat so if fat loss occurs and will occur all over.

Question 8

is alli diet pill ok to take with zyrtec (cetirizine) and birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Alli Zyrtec (cetirizine) : Alli is a weaker version of xenical which acts by inhibiting the breakdown of fats by lipase. Theoretically, this should not cause a problem with birth control pills or zyrtec (cetirizine).

Question 9

will diet pills or laxatives affect plan b?

Accepted Answer

They shouldn't: They should not affect the efficacy of Plan B, but you might want to hold off on those medicines for a few days after taking it just to be safe.

Question 10

might laxatives and diet pills help me lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Laxatives are never: the road to weight loss. In some cases weight loss  medications may be indicated - but most people do fine with exercise and limiting calories.

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