Diabetes Medications
Often, when people with
diabetes lose weight, their
diabetes medications need to be adjusted (typically with lower dosages). Make sure your healthcare provider is aware of your plans for weight loss, as you may need to be monitored more closely. As you lose weight, your healthcare provider may need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medications accordingly.
Thyroid Medications
Low thyroid function (
hypothyroidism) has been reported in people taking
Alli and a thyroid medication. While you are taking Alli, your thyroid function should be monitored, and your healthcare provider may need to adjust the dose of your thyroid medication.
In addition, be sure to take Alli and thyroid medications at least four hours apart, as this may reduce the chance of a drug interaction.
Vitamins
Alli can decrease the absorption of certain vitamins from your diet, possibly leading to a vitamin deficiency. In particular, this interaction affects fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and beta-carotene. You should take a multivitamin once a day at bedtime while you are on Alli.
Warfarin
Alli can affect the level of vitamin K in your body, which may affect the way you respond to
warfarin. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and adjust your
warfarin dosage as necessary.
Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Alli
It is possible that not all of the Alli drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions that may apply to you.
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