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May 8, 2007

The FDA approved orlistat as an OTC weight loss aid for adults on Tuesday.

Xenical was initially approved in 1999 as a Rx item to treat obesity, and remains a prescription drug for obesity at a higher dose than the OTC version, named “Alli”. Alli is indicated for use in adults ages 18 years and older along with a “reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, and exercise program”.

Orlistat blocks the absorption of fat into the bloodstream, therefore reducing the amount of calories a person gets from a meal.

GSK has begun marketing, and launched a website MyAlli.com that will feature an “online action plan called” that will help comsumers track their diets, and provide advice and support for those who sign-up online.

What do you think of a diet pill being sol over the counter? Will customers have the mind and courage to ask the Pharmacist for advice on pursuing a weight-loss plan?

Written by fred · Filed Under Featured, Drugs 

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12 Responses to “MyAlli.com”

  1. Andrew on May 10th, 2007 7:24 am

    The problem is, patients aren’t going to follow the “online action plan,” they’re just going to want a quick fix. (No matter how much GSK pushes that aspect of the drug.)

    Americans (in general) are just plain too lazy; That’s why we’re so fat in the first place.

    Of course, side effects like fecal incontinence, diarrhea, and flatulence may actually keep people from trying it as a quick fix. (We can only hope.)

  2. fred on May 10th, 2007 11:54 am

    yeah.. i was thinking the same thing…. the only side effect you need to list are fecal incontinence or oily stools… and most people wont touch it with a 10 foot pole

  3. becky on September 20th, 2007 8:18 pm

    I HAVE A HEALTH PROBLEM FIBROMYALGIA CAN I TAKE ALLI

  4. fred on September 24th, 2007 12:17 pm

    you should ask your doctor, becky.

  5. sylvia on November 26th, 2007 3:21 pm

    I’m interested in the program. Can you take this if you’ve had your throid removed. I’m presently on a thyroid replacement medication and also taking blood pressure medicine. Will able to take this? Is it a drug with natural ingrediance in it?

  6. Diana on March 2nd, 2008 11:56 am

    can I get a coupon for Alli.

  7. Patricia Myles on March 6th, 2008 7:37 am

    I can not locate the $15.00 coupon for Alli -Help!!!!!

  8. Lorraine D'Abate on March 6th, 2008 12:48 pm

    I too am unable to locate the coupon for Alli.
    Please advise.

    Also, I take Fosamax, Levoxyl, Paxil and Synthroid. Any complications if I take Alli with these medications?

    Thank you –

  9. fred on March 10th, 2008 8:56 am

    Lorraine, It is essential that if you have any questions about medications, side effects, etc, that you speak with a registered pharmacist. The internet, or anyone on it who claimes to “know what they are talking about” can NEVER substitue a one-on-one talk with your trusted pharmacist.

    one at a local corner drug store would be happy to speak with you about any of your concerns.

    Lorraine and Patricia:

    I am not aware of any Alli cupons, and this site is in no way affilliated with GSK or any of their products.

  10. Denise Powell on April 22nd, 2008 2:46 pm

    What are the ingredients in Alli?

  11. ERIC on April 27th, 2008 5:51 pm

    can this be used by type 1 diabetics

  12. laura on April 29th, 2008 4:07 pm

    deseo saber que puedo comer y las cantidades, al momento de tomar alli.

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