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Article: Heavy side effects for weight loss pill Alli, first FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss product, is now available in local stores.
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- Dayton Daily News
- Article date:
- June 29, 2007
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The first FDA-approved overthe-counter weight loss product is now
available in area stores, but some of the objectionable side effects
have caused people to pause.
Alli, pronounced like "ally," is a lower dose of orlistat, the
same ingredient in prescription drug Xenical.
Alli's makers, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, recommend a
reduced-calorie, lowfat diet while taking Alli. If not, side effects
include gas, diarrhea and other digestive symptoms.
"(Alli's) function is to decrease absorption of fat in the
gastrointestinal system," said Dr. David Westbrock, an
endocrinologist and director of New Profile Weight Management Center
in Centerville.
Vitamin supplements are suggested ...