The Poop On The New OTC Diet Pill Alli
Jun 17th, 2007 | 10 responses
There’s a new government-approved diet pill that’s flying off the shelves at drugstores now in the U.S. and here’s the bottom line:
Some will love it and some will find it’s crappy:
GlaxoSmithKline has a tip for people who decide to try Alli, the over-the-counter weight-loss drug it is launching with a multimillion-dollar advertising blitz—keep an extra pair of pants handy.
That’s because Alli, a lower-dose version of the prescription drug Xenical, could (cue the late-night talk-show hosts) make you soil your pants.
But while Alli’s most troublesome side effect, anal leakage, is sure to be good for a few laughs, millions of people who are desperate to take off weight may still decide the threat of an accident is worth it.
Dieters seek end results, but this may not be what they have in mind:
Unlike traditional diet pills, Alli, the first over-the-counter weight-loss product approved by the FDA, is not an appetite suppressant. Instead, it prevents the gastrointestinal system from absorbing about 25 percent of the fat a person consumes. If you eat more than the recommended 15 grams of fat at a meal, you may experience cramps and the uncontrollable escape of those extra fat grams….
…..While many nutritionists agree that Alli can help block the absorption of fat calories, they are careful to note that if people are not dedicated to changing their eating habits, weight loss will be small or nonexistent, and the side effects will eventually cause them to stop taking the drug. “For some people who are extremely motivated and don’t mind a little bit of leakage, this may work for them,” says Elisa Zied, a nutritionist from New York City. Zied is quick to add that Alli users should be sure to take a multivitamin every day, since the drug also decreases the absorption of fat-soluble minerals and vitamins such as E, A, D and K.
So what could be the result of this new diet pill?
Depends…
UPDATE: The pill is causing lots of movement….in media stories, that is. So here are a few:
Inconsistent Demand for Dieter’s Little Helper
New diet drug touches off a feeding frenzy
Smaller waistline vs. side effects – ‘Alli’ diet drug debuts
Experts wary of new diet pill
New weight-loss pill hits the market
‘Alli’ Hits Shelves In The Fight Against Flab
New drug alone won’t melt away the pounds
10 Responses to “The Poop On The New OTC Diet Pill Alli”
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Sounds like they are essentially prescribing meddies
that induce malabsorbtion. Diarrhea can cause deydration
which in turn disturbs critical electrolyte balances
that regulate heart amongst other organs. OTC (over the counter) means no doc supervision, which is ok for most, but for the small margin of people who say, one pill is good, therefor two will be better, and three maybe even better yet. Fat carries omega oils and other vital nutrients, like Vit E as well; Seems to me person would need serious daily supplementation of vits if they stay on long term. I’m sure we’ll hear back in the next few months, hopefully not from the ERs.
dr.e.
Dieting is difficult for many, this is understandable, but there is one thing that you simply must accept. There is NO magic formula. The mentality of taking magic pills that make the problem go away without effort is the same mentality of laziness that gets many overweight people where they are in the first place.
I’m aware that eating in a healthy manner and exercising regularly is not always easy, but it’s also not optional. The dangers associated with being overweight (and I mean very overweight, not just “a tad tubby”) cannot be denied. These pills show that the motivation behind wanting to lose weight is exactly the wrong one. People wish to be thin in order to be attractive, not to be healthy. Because if health is what you’re after, there’s no way your taking a pill that essentially makes your intestine malfunction.
Save a couple of extreme exceptions, no one is getting fat because they simply “don’t know” that what they are doing is bad for them. No one eats Hostess cupcakes thinking they’re health food. Anyone can make a special effort and try to live in a more healthy fashion. Then, if that doesn’t work, a more serious regiment, supervised by a doctor. That’s what they’re for, dammit. Stop swallowing poison, it’s only going to make it worse.
As a long-time editor of magazines for women, I was always impressed by the fact that a more-sensible-than-men gender would find stuff like this irresistible: http://ajliebling.blogspot.com/
What’s funny is that I came in briefly after walking more than eight miles in high heat and humidity to cool off and check things on-line before doing another mile or two…
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i din't even read it i don't really care what they have to say just read on the back of the pill
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