Alli is a new non-prescription weight loss drug that decreases the amount of fat absorbed from the diet. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, how to achieve optimum results from it, side effects, and more.
While most people have no problems when taking Alli, side effects can occur. This eMedTV page lists common and rare side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported to your doctor right away. Ways to avoid side effects are also listed.
Alli is used for weight loss in adults over age 18 with a BMI of 27 or greater. This eMedTV Web page examines these uses in detail. It describes how the drug works to aid in weight loss and explains why Alli uses are not appropriate for children.
Although everyone takes the same Alli dose, there are things you can do to ensure effective results. This eMedTV resource offers tips on how to get the most from your Alli dosage. This includes when and how to take the drug and things to avoid.
Vitamins, thyroid medications, and amiodarone are among the medicines that can cause Alli drug interactions. This eMedTV page describes the potentially negative consequences these interactions can have and steps your doctor may take to prevent them.
Because knowing Alli warnings and precautions beforehand can help ensure a successful treatment process, this eMedTV page provides several of the most common ones. This includes people who should avoid the drug and things to discuss with your doctor.
While the exact effects of an Alli overdose are unknown, they aren't expected to be serious. This page of the eMedTV archives explores the subject in detail, describing what you can likely expect from an overdose and how complications may be treated.
This segment of the eMedTV archives takes a look at Alli and pregnancy. It explains why the FDA gave the drug a pregnancy Category B rating, describes the system whereby the safety of drugs during pregnancy is rated, and offers some final thoughts.
This eMedTV article discusses the issues surrounding Alli and breastfeeding. It provides the manufacturer's recommendations, explains why it may not be a problem for nursing women, and stresses the importance of talking about it with your doctor.
This eMedTV Web page discusses generic Alli. It explains why a generic version is currently unavailable, when it may become available, and factors that can affect this. The difference between a generic name and a generic version is also explained.
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