FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target..

ada726 · Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:36 PM

I just saw an ad for FDA approved weight loss pill in the Target circular. It's called Alli. Normally, I do not condone weight loss pills, but it is FDA approved. What do you think...

caitlin1214 · Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:43 PM

Um, just so you know, Megs, Vlad and the mods don't allow threads advocating unsafe weight loss methods.

And I've heardthe diet pill has many, many unpleasant side-effects.

ikaesmallz · Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:57 PM

Hi, I'm a Pharmacist & also do not condone the use of diet pills. Alli is probably a safe one, as it is FDA approved which means large trials have been done to prove its safety and efficacy, however it does come with some pretty nasty side effects. By nasty I mean "accidents" to the point where they recommend you bringing extra undergarments & pants "just in case" because your control over the urge isn't gonna be so good & also since it blocks fat absorption from your diet, you will have leakage & oily farts. However, since you are supposed to use Alli with a modified low fat diet, the side effects shouldn't be too bad if you're eating foods that are low fat or fat free. But again, it goes to show you that losing weight isn't as easy as just taking pills.

Alli is actually a lower dose (half of the dose) of the prescription weight loss pill Xenical.

ada726 · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by caitlin1214

Um, just so you know, Megs, Vlad and the mods don't allow threads advocating unsafe weight loss methods.

And I've heardthe diet pill has many, many unpleasant side-effects.

Sorry- I DO know that Megs especially does NOT advocate diet pills. I thought since this one was FDA approved I could bring it up for discussion. Again, sorry, point is well taken...

caitlin1214 · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:24 AM

^^ I didn't intend it to come off as mean, and I'm sorry if it did.

I was under the impression that we were not allowed to discuss diet pills.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Megs doesn't allow any diet aids to be discussed, sorry.

Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:36 PM	#1
ada726 Member	FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target.. I just saw an ad for FDA approved weight loss pill in the Target circular. It's called Alli. Normally, I do not condone weight loss pills, but it is FDA approved. What do you think...

Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:43 PM	#2
caitlin1214 Don't stop the rock Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Re: FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target.. Um, just so you know, Megs, Vlad and the mods don't allow threads advocating unsafe weight loss methods. And I've heardthe diet pill has many, many unpleasant side-effects. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii Last edited by caitlin1214; Jun 23rd, 2007 at 11:47 PM.

Jun 23rd, 2007, 11:57 PM	#3
ikaesmallz Bal & CL addict Location: NYC	Re: FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target.. Hi, I'm a Pharmacist & also do not condone the use of diet pills. Alli is probably a safe one, as it is FDA approved which means large trials have been done to prove its safety and efficacy, however it does come with some pretty nasty side effects. By nasty I mean "accidents" to the point where they recommend you bringing extra undergarments & pants "just in case" because your control over the urge isn't gonna be so good & also since it blocks fat absorption from your diet, you will have leakage & oily farts. However, since you are supposed to use Alli with a modified low fat diet, the side effects shouldn't be too bad if you're eating foods that are low fat or fat free. But again, it goes to show you that losing weight isn't as easy as just taking pills. Alli is actually a lower dose (half of the dose) of the prescription weight loss pill Xenical. __________________ Why can't money grow on trees?

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#5
caitlin1214 Don't stop the rock Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Re: FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target.. ^^ I didn't intend it to come off as mean, and I'm sorry if it did. I was under the impression that we were not allowed to discuss diet pills. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#6
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: FDA approved pill for weight loss at Target.. Megs doesn't allow any diet aids to be discussed, sorry. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny