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Article: Lose weight or lose control Slimming effects of alli may trigger many unpleasant side effects.(Spotlight)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
- Article date:
- February 20, 2007
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Byline: Lisa Ryckman, Health & Fitness Editor
Pudgy or stinky?
This no-win choice is coming soon to a drugstore near you.
A year ago, I wrote about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's consideration of over-the-counter sales for the fat-blocking drug, orlistat. It now has the FDA's blessing: Expect to see it on store shelves this summer under the name alli (pronounced "ally").
This is no magic pill, and it isn't going to work if you live on deep-fried candy bars and consider lifting the remote vigorous exercise. alli might help you shed some extra pounds - if you work out and eat a low-cal, low-fat diet along with it.
But ...