Alli Review

Alli

Alli is a non-prescription, FDA approved diet pill that is very similar to orlistat (Xenical). It simply reduces the body’s amount of fat absorption. Alli has come up with a weight loss program to go along with the diet pill and is appropriate for obese patients 18 years and older.

Mechanisms of Action

Lipase is an enzyme found in the digestive tract to help break down dietary fat into smaller components. Alli inhibits lipase which prevents the fat breakdown, thereby decreasing absorption of fat within your body. The undigested fat continues through the digestive system and is eliminated through bowel movements. By absorbing less fat, your body will take in fewer calories.

Effectiveness and Use

Alli is most effective when taken with fat-containing meals up to three times a day. It is recommended that each meal does not contain more than 15 grams.

Consumers do not lose a significant amount of weight with Alli. It is probably just as effective to refrain from eating fatty foods. However, it is an excellent supplement for consistent diet and exercise. Most of the clinical studies and findings are based on Alli’s counterpart orlistat. From these studies, the average consumer lost 6 more pounds compared to diet and exercise alone.

Most weight loss occurs within the first six months. Many consumers lose weight from Alli and when they stop taking it, they regain the weight they had loss. To keep the weight off, most people continue taking the medications indefinitely with the recommended diet plan.

Safety

Alli is not safe to take if you

  • • Have a healthy BMI
  • • Are taking cyclosporine
  • • Had an organ transplant
  • • Have gastrointestinal problems
  • • Have problems absorbing food
  • • Are taking blood-thinning medication
  • • Have diabetes
  • • Have thyroid diseases

Because Alli decreases the absorption of fat, fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) will be diminished as well. It is necessary to take vitamin supplements to avoid potential nutrient deficiencies.

Possible Side Effects

  • • Flatulence
  • • Oily anal discharge
  • • Loose stools or diarrhe
  • • More frequent bowel movements
  • • Hard-to-control bowel movements

Summary

Alli is an FDA approved diet pill that can be obtained without a prescription. It is the reduced-strength version of orlistat (Xenical). It contains an effective inhibitor of lipase, an enzyme necessary for the breakdown and absorption of fat. Consumers lose weight by taking in less fat and calories. It is most effective when supplemented with regular diet and exercise. Alli is not a strong diet pill and people should not expect to lose a significant amount of weight. There are a handful of unwanted gastrointestinal side effects.

Have you used Alli? Write a Review!

By Diana, October 29, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

With Alli I did not loose any weight.I watched what i ate.But No I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND IT TO ANYONE!

By D, October 30, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

Alli worked pretty good but I didn't lose any weight because I didn't work out or follow the program, so it was my own fault. I have read many complaints about "oily stool" and 'yes' Alli transforms your stool into a runny oily substance. It CAN be controled with how much fat you intake. The more fat you eat, the more there is for Alli to break down. So, for those folks who are messing in their undergarments, lay off the fast food. Alli isn't a miracle pill, but it helps a lot if you follow the diet plan and exercise.

By Mae, November 2, 2008 @ 9:57 pm

Alli has worked very well for me. I have been on it around 1 month now and have lost 7 pounds, which is great because I had reached a plateau in my diet before I started Alli and it got me past the plateau right away. In order for Alli to work well, you need the follow the directions by following a low fat diet and getting regular exercise. If you take Alli, I would not advise consuming more than your alloted grams of fat per meal or you might not be able to control your bowels. Even if you don't exceed your recommended grams of fat per meal, I recommend that you wear a panty liner because you will probably find orange colored oil in your panties on a frequent basis. It is also likely that you will pass a pizza-like grease along with your normal bowel movements, which is normal since undigested fat is passing through your system. Other than having to use panty liners, I have not had any problems whatsoever with Alli and have been very satisfied with my progress to date. I highly recommend it for people who are serious about losing weight the right way.

By Marie, November 7, 2008 @ 2:37 pm

Taking Alli was a big disappointment. I felt as if I gained weight and not lost, compared to losing with Xenical.

By arlene, November 12, 2008 @ 11:00 am

With alli i lost 35 lb in 4 month ,at first i did have oily stool but i also eat 3 time a day and don't eat after 7 o'clock

By Angie, November 14, 2008 @ 1:18 pm

I WILL NOT RECCOMEND IT TO ANYONE, I GAIN WEIGHT DIDN'T LOSE NOTHING, AND I KNOW IT WASN'T MY EATING BECAUSE I ONLY ATE HEATHY CHOICE AND SMART ONE'S FOR LUNCH AND 6 STRIP OF BACON IN THE MORNING AND A MEAL AT DINNER AND NOTHING TO EAT AFTER 1930. IT'S A MONEY THING TO GET YOUR MONEY.

By Julia, November 23, 2008 @ 1:32 pm

I tried this one from my aunt but it never work!!

By casanda, December 21, 2008 @ 11:14 am

well I have used aili and it helped me a great deal with my ibs becauseI havent found anything else to help with that problum and if I would stick to the program I am sure I would lose more weight and be even more happy with the out come so yes if you can follow the plan eat less fatty food you should try aili its a great product

By adriana, December 30, 2008 @ 3:44 pm

i tried alli but it didnt work for me

By Megan, January 13, 2009 @ 6:39 am

I have been using alli for 10 weeks. I initially began using it to aid me in becoming more conscious of what I was eating. The fact that it eliminates some of your fat intake was just an extra bonus for me. Once I began using I lost an additional 2 pounds my first week on top of exercise. since then I am steadily losing 2-3 pounds a week. I am now within a normal weight range so I will discontinue use after this week, but the good eating habits I formed will stay with me. I would recommend this product to a someone who exercises regularly but needs help paying more attention to what they are eating. As for the side effects - I did not have a single episode. There were a couple tummy aches but nothing more than that.

By Jessica, February 14, 2009 @ 11:05 pm

I just started taking it and I got sick but it did curb my appetite and I would not be hungry all day which I why I think I got sick. I had no accidents.

By charquita, February 18, 2009 @ 2:55 pm

i tried ALLI and it did not work for me. i have been on it for two and a half months and didn't lose a single pound. so if your thinking about trying alli please try something else.

By Hannah, February 23, 2009 @ 4:20 pm

it don't work

By michelle, February 23, 2009 @ 6:32 pm

I started alli a few days ago.... I do not eat fats so i only intake one pill in the lunch. No accidents. No bowel movement at all. I read all the reviews and i am scared. But until now, no side effects.

By Allison, March 9, 2009 @ 4:04 pm

Alli is awesome. I started taking in about a month ago. On just a diet alone, I can loose a pound possibly two a week. Adding alli into my diet has allowed me to loose three to four pounds a week. It's a great product. The people who don't get results from it, probaly aren't using it correctly.

By Erin, March 10, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

Worked great for a month lost 10lbs. and then I got constipated and gained all the weight back. It also made me feel really sick.

By Belinda, March 18, 2009 @ 3:20 pm

I started taking Alli 6 months ago When i started i weighed 277 pounds, i am down to 218 pounds. so anyone that says Alli dosent work, well they didnt do something right, because i proof it does work. I storngly recomend to anyone who wonts to lose weight. And remember you have to exerice you just cant wait for Alli to work sitting around.

By GLORIA, March 21, 2009 @ 5:12 pm

YES I TRIED AILI, AND IT REALLY WORK AND IS STILL WORKING FOR ME.

By Jenniffer, March 27, 2009 @ 12:49 pm

I tried Alli and it has been working but after one month of taking the pill and having the oily stool as a side effect I have three days that I havent been to the bathroom and I have taken the pill every day. I am a bit worried since the side effects stopped so suddenly. ut so far I've been happy with the weight loss results.

By marie g, March 27, 2009 @ 6:38 pm

I also tryed Alli with no luck when I stopped using it on came the weight when I went on a diet i weighed 125lb. I'm at 150lbs my in take of food hasn't changed so why the different in weight

By amanda, April 8, 2009 @ 2:14 pm

I have been taking alli for about a month now. I have not lost any weight, and i am following the slim fast diet. I dont know what to do! If anyone have any suggestions, please let me know! ab_hawthorne@yahoo.com

By Michelle Graham, April 17, 2009 @ 2:24 pm

Nothing else has made me quite this health conscious. I'm into my first week and is yet to experience the horror stories I've heard so much of. Although I've noticed oily residue after bathroom use there's no need for me to use panty-liners. I plan to stick to the routine so I guess after a month I'm guaranteed result. I can't believe how quickly my eating has changed, I am really excited about this. I'll repost after a month with the good news.

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By Mary, April 25, 2009 @ 3:06 pm

Started taking Alli on Tuesday (21st) weighed 187 pounds, took only 1 per day, weighed 183 pounds on Friday. NO Side Effects. I wonder if it is really the Alli? No extra bowel movements (actually less, no oily stools, no accidents). I am eating the same things I used to, fatty foods, once a day and desserts. I wonder why I am not passing any of the oily stuff like everyone else. How can I tell if it's working?

By Diana, April 27, 2009 @ 9:29 am

I used alli for 5 days, I start felling chest pain, and the next day I decided to see my doctor because the chest pain got worse. I also stop using alli. My doctor sent me to the hospital, and in the emergency room the found out that I got costocondritis. The hospital doctor refers me to a cardiovacular doctor, they did testing to me, and they gave me medice to control costocondritis. I got big medical bills because my insurance doesn't cover 100%. I don't recomend ALLI to anyone.

By Tracie, May 11, 2009 @ 7:16 pm

I have been taken Alli for about a year and it has been good to me, I lost 20 lbs and I exercise 6x a week.

By MaryLou Gille, May 15, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

I am very much over weight. I am also a recent amputee and I know I would have a much easier time of getting around if I could loose weight. I have tried many times, without success. I need help real bad. I am going to go to my Internest next week.

By Jan, May 20, 2009 @ 3:17 pm

I gained 25 pounds when I quit smoking last November and have tried just about everything. I've been taking alli for over 30 days now and have yet to lose a single pound. I have watched my fat intake, and have added exercise to my regimen, still no luck. Try something else, it doesn't work.

By Abby, May 22, 2009 @ 10:06 am

Alli is a great weight loss aid. It is not meant to just be taken and watch weight fall off. It prevents about a quarter of the fat that you intake from being absorbed. It is nearly impossible for Alli to affect your heart since it has nothing to do with increasing your heart rate like other diet pills do. In fact, the reason that Alli is the very first FDA approved diet pill is because of that fact. If you take Alli with your meals, watch what you eat and exercise, you will see results. True, there are some side effects but they only realyl occur if you eat very fatty foods in addition to taking an Alli pill. It makes sense, right? About a quarter of all that fat does not absorb into your body and it needs to go somewhere so it finds an exit. The whole point of Alli is to teach you how to eat more responsibly. If you do that, there will be no "leakage" problems. I would say, do not take Alli if you are not serious about eating right because it will cause more of a hassle than anything else. If everyone could eat whatever they wanted and take a pill and lose weight, there would be no overweight people around. It takes self control.

By ashley, May 24, 2009 @ 2:34 am

alli works great for me. i love it. yes the oily stool can be a problem in some case....especially if you in public. but its nice to see alll of that fat just come out of your body and it makes you feel lighter and more energized. alli, to me anyways, is like a body cleansing. it cleans the fat out of your body. i saw results in two days and i also saw my waistline getting smaller in one to two weeks. not dramatic weightloss but it was a start anyways. i have taken alli for 3 months now and i have lost 23 lbs. i highly recommend alli!!!!!!!!!

By ashley, May 24, 2009 @ 2:46 am

for the ones who see no results and taking only one pill a day thats why. i went on vacation and only took one pill a day so i would not have gas or an "oil accidents" and i kinda quite having the oily stools and the good BM's. you have to take at least three a day and take them before you eat. maybe drinking a little more water to get your bowels moving could possibly work! good luck!

By Gina, May 25, 2009 @ 9:24 pm

Alli didn't do anything to help me lose weight- I found it to be a waste of money.

By Julie, May 26, 2009 @ 12:50 pm

Alli was quite expensive, but I found that if I ate a moderate amount of fat containing meals it did nothing. If I ate a meal with a significate amount of fat it worked. My doctor suggested I take two capsules with my largest meal of the day. Still trying.

By Sam, May 28, 2009 @ 9:34 am

I tried Alli and it deffo made me GAIN WEIGHT- I ate the same as I normally did, and I went up 2 dress sizes... no joke- avoid, avoid, avoid!!!

By janelle, June 3, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

For the people who say it didnt work for them even when they worked out and ate right. Then maybe you should not worry about Alli working and worry why the exercise and eating right isnt working on its own. I have been taking it for 1 week now I have not had one oily stool. I do not eat fast food or high amounts of fat. I think alli is great for a little help if you already know how to lose weight by eating fruits and vegetables lean meats and exercise.

By Jacqueline, June 6, 2009 @ 6:48 am

I have lost 15 pounds in 2 months a long with diet and exercize. Please be aware that Alli can cause a rush of bowel movements that can come on very suddenly. Try adding a fiber pill to solidify or bulk this problem. Over all I am very pleased but I had to pareticipate to get results (like any other plan). I will keep using until I hit my target weight.

By dEBBIE, June 18, 2009 @ 4:55 am

started taking Alli 6 weeks ago intially have lost 8lbs, very pleased with result have cut down my fat intake have had some side effects when overdoing the fat intake. Two weeks ago started 2nd batch of ALli and been weird as have not lost any more weight and not getting same bowel movements? I'm wondering could I have been given a dummy batch? Well I wish Alli was like Alli baba grant me a wish make my fat dissapear. I will continue and use up his batch of pills but if I do not have any more weight loss I will not be buying any more. On the plus side I have still lost 8lbs and its made me much more aware of what I eat, I'm glad Ive given it a go. Good luck to you all out there may the force of Alli be with you.

By liz pain, June 29, 2009 @ 3:46 pm

already on a low fat diet and lost 17.5 lbs myself so i decided to try alli and see if it would give me a boost. I lost pounds but sadly only from my purse. very disappointed, over 2 wks using alli and only lost 2lbs which im sure was down to me and not alli. would not recommend it.

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