Alli Weakness
Source: Mayo Clinic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved
Alli — a reduced-strength over-the-counter (nonprescription) version of
orlistat, a prescription weight-loss medication for adults age 18 and older.
Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines. The capsules are taken with meals, up to three times a day.
Alli sounds like a dieter's dream, but there are no shortcuts to permanent weight loss.
Alli is intended to be used only with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise. Side effects, such as diarrhea and gas with oily spotting, can be significant if you don't reduce the amount of fat in your diet.