Alli slimming pills are clinically proven when added to a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet to boost your weight loss by 50% It works by stopping some of the fat you eat from being  absorbed, so for every 2lb(1kg) you lose from eating healthily adding alli can help you lose 1lb(1/2 kg) more.

 Frequently asked Alli Questions and Answers

 

Alli & Vitamins  Treatment with alli may potentially impair the absorption of fat soluble vitamins ( A , D , E & K )for this reason a multivitamin supplement should be taken at bedtime

 Alli & Thyroid (levothyroxine)Hypothyroidism  and / or reduced control of hypothyroidism may occur when alli  and levothyroxine are co-administered .Patients taking levothyroxine should consult a doctor before starting alli treatment as alli and levothyroxine  may need to be taken at different times  and the dose of levothyroxine may need to be adjusted.

Alli & Cholesterol Weight loss may be accompanied by  an improvement in cholesterol levels . Patients who are taking a medicine for hypercholesterolaemia should consult a doctor  in case it is necessary to adjust  the dose  of their anti cholesterol medicine

Alli & Blood Pressure  Weight loss may be accompanied by  an improvement in blood pressure . Patients who are taking a medicine for blood pressure should  consult a doctor  in case it is necessary to adjust  the dose  of their antihypertensive  medicine

Alli & Diabetes  As weight loss may be accompanied  by improved metabolic control in diabetes , patients who are taking a medicine for diabetes  should consult their doctor  before starting alli in case it is necessary to adjust the dose of the antidiabetic medicine.

Alli & Kidney Disease Patients  with Kidney disease should consult a doctor before starting treatment with alli , as the use of alli (orlistat)  may rarely be associated with hyperoxaluria and oxalate nephropathy.

Alli & Rectal Bleeding 
Cases of rectal bleeding have been reported with Alli (orlistat) , if this oocurs the patient should consult a doctor

Alli & Epilepsy   Convulsions  have been reported in patients treated concomitantly with alli and antiepileptic medicines eg valproate , lamotrogine ,   for  which a causal relationship to an interaction cannot be excluded. Alli may decrease the absorption of antiepileptic medicines  leading to convulsions. Patients taking antiepileptic medicines should  consult their doctor  before starting alli .

What should you do if you become pregnant while taking Alli

Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding must not take alli. If a woman discovers that she is pregnant while taking alli, she should stop taking the capsules and talk to her doctor.

Can I take antibiotics while taking alli?Yes. There are no known drug interactions with antibiotics.

Can the elderly take Alli ?

Alli is indicated for use by overweight people 18 years of age or older, including older adults. If you have specific issues or health concerns, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.

 GSK statement regarding the Watchdog report into the online sale of alli

 Following the Watchdog report on Thursday 13th May, We want to reassure you of the safety profile of alli, which contains orlistat, the most extensively studied weight loss medicine available. alli is for adults (aged 18 or over) with a BMI of 28 or more and should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet. We did not apply for a licence for under 18 year olds because the treatment of obesity in under 18s is very challenging and requires the specialist support of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Importantly in terms of safety, studies in adolescents have shown that the safety profile of orlistat is similar to that in adults. There is no evidence to support claims that alli reduces vitamin levels in adolescents to a degree that would cause any harm.

There are no additional safety concerns for people with eating disorders. If people with eating disorders were to obtain alli, due to the way that this weight loss aid works, it simply does not provide people with either the purgative action or the rapid weight reduction they may seek. People with eating disorders should not buy alli or any other weight loss products but seek the help and support they need from their GP or valuable organisations such as beat.

Obesity and overweight are a major concern and many people need help; online pharmacy provides people with discreet access to advice, care and valuable products such as alli. Stopping online pharmacy sales could prevent people from gaining access to the healthcare products they may need. It is the responsibility of the retailers to sell alli in accordance with the licence and we will be reviewing with online pharmacies any additional measures that could be put in place to tighten up the online process.

I think my body mass index (BMI) is less than 28. Can I take alli?

 No. You should not take alli if your BMI is less than 28. alli is used for weight loss in adults who are overweight with a BMI of 28 or above. Use the BMI calculation tool on the alli website now to find out your BMI and see if it’s in the right category for you to use alli. (You need to know your weight and height.)

Alternatively, you can ask your pharmacist to work out your BMI, or use the chart below to see if alli can help you lose weight and so improve your health. Find your height on the chart and if you weigh less than the weight shown for your height, do not take alli.

Height Weight Height Weight
1.50m 63kg 4' 10'' 9st 8lbs
1.55m 67.25kg 5' 0'' 10st 3lbs
1.60m 71.75kg 5' 2'' 10st 13lbs
1.65m 76.25kg 5' 4'' 11st 9lbs
1.70m 81kg 5' 6'' 12st 5lbs
1.75m 85.75kg 5' 8'' 13st 2lbs
1.80m 90.75kg 5' 10'' 13st 13lbs
1.85m 95.75kg 6' 0'' 14st 10lbs
1.90m 101kg 6' 2'' 15st 8lbs

Can I continue to use alli  to stop me from regaining weight 
or to help me maintain my weight?

Alli is designed to help you to lose weight. It should not be taken for more than six months.

If you have lost some weight by taking alli but are not losing any more, you may need to re-set your calorie and fat targets, taking into account your current weight and activity level.

If you are satisfied with the weight loss you have achieved, continue to follow a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet and keep up your activity levels. People who lose weight and maintain the loss make long-term lifestyle changes, which include changes to what they eat and how active they are.

Please look at  lower-fat recipes, physical activity tips and other essential information to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

 In light of the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of orlistat (alli) in relation to liver injury please find below a 
statement from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK).

GSK is updating the alli (orlistat 60 mg) product label in the United States to inform people using alli that if they experience certain symptoms that have been associated with rare instances of severe liver injury to stop using the product and speak with their doctor.

The European approved product label for alli already carries similar information.

This precautionary action follows the FDA’s review of reports of liver injury in a limited number of people using orlistat, the active ingredient in alli, that were collected over a span of more than 10 years. The update is being implemented in conjunction with Roche, the manufacturer of the prescription dose of orlistat.

The FDA announcement states that: At this time, a cause and effect relationship of severe liver injury with orlistat use has not been established.

Because of the seriousness of severe liver injury, FDA has added information about reported cases of severe liver injury to the label of the prescription dose of orlistat and alli, to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of liver injury and the need to see a physician promptly should they occur.

Some patients in the reported cases also used other drugs or had other conditions that may have contributed to the development of severe liver injury. Severe liver injury can occur in people not taking drugs and without a distinct cause.