Description
What are Alli weight loss pills?
Alli is a brand of weight loss pill from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). They are available over the counter. When taken alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise, Alli is clinically proven to help you shed those extra pounds and reach your ideal weight.
Alli is intended for overweight adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or higher. BMI is a method for determining whether an individual is overweight or has a healthy weight, based on their height. Alli can help you shed more weight than dieting alone.
After completing treatment with Alli, continue the changes you made to your diet and exercise regimen to prevent future weight gain.
You can buy Alli weight loss pills online from Prescription Doctor after a brief consultation with one of our qualified doctors.
If your order is approved by one of our doctors before 3pm on weekdays, our pharmacy can dispense and dispatch your diet pills via a fast and discreet next-day delivery.
Dieting advice should always be taken from a trusted and reliable source. We encourage you to consult your GP or a qualified dietician for personalised advice on dieting and exercise.
How do Alli weight loss pills work?
Alli contains a lipase inhibitor called orlistat.
Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme that digests dietary fats by breaking them into glycerol and fatty acids that can either be burned for energy production or stored in the body. The body struggles to metabolise excessive dietary fat and stores it, leading to obesity.
Orlistat prevents fat from being absorbed through the intestines. Fat that isn’t absorbed exits the body through bowel movement.
When combined with a low-calorie, low-fat diet, orlistat can help you achieve weight loss.
How do I take Alli weight loss pills?
Alli (orlistat) capsules should be swallowed whole with water three times daily; just before, during, or up to an hour after eating a meal.
Take Alli with each main meal: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Swallow Alli capsules whole with a glass of water.
Do not crush or chew Alli capsules.
Do not take Alli for longer than 6 months.
Consult your doctor if you haven’t lost weight after taking Alli for 12 weeks.
Information on the amount of fat you can consume while taking Alli, based on your height and weight, can be found in the patient information leaflet (PIL).
What should I do if I forget to take Alli when I should?
If you forget to take Alli when you should, take the missed dose as soon as possible if it’s less than an hour since your last main meal. Skip the missed dose if an hour has already passed since your last meal, and continue with the prescribed dosage. Don’t take more to make up for the missed dose.
What should I do if I take too much Alli?
If you take more than 3 Alli capsules in a day, consult the doctor as soon as possible.
Taking too much Alli will not help you lose weight any faster, but may increase your risk of side effects.
Alli weight loss pills side effects and cautions
Before taking Alli, please read the enclosed patient information leaflet.
You can read the patient information for Alli online as a PDF.
Allergies
Do not take Alli weight loss pills if you are allergic to Orlistat or any of the other ingredients of Alli listed in the PIL.
Stop taking Alli and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction after taking it. Remember to take the packaging and any remaining tablets with you, so that doctors treating you know exactly what you took.
Signs of an allergic reaction include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty swallowing
- Itchy, red, watery eyes
- Red, itchy rash (hives)
- Swelling of the lips, face or tongue
- Tightness in the chest
- Wheezing
Who should not take Alli for weight loss?
Alli (Orlistat) is not suitable for everyone. If you are unsure whether it is safe for you to take Alli, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist for advice.
Do not take Alli weight loss tablets if you:
- Are taking Ciclosporin
- Are taking Warfarin or other anti-coagulants
- Are underweight or the right weight for your age and height according to your BMI
Speak to your doctor before taking Alli if you are taking:
- Acarbose
- Amiodarone
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Levothyroxine
- Medicine for HIV
- Medicines for anxiety
- Medicines for epilepsy
Please inform our medical team of all the medications you are currently taking. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor, as well as those purchased over-the-counter, and health and herbal supplements.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take Alli weight loss pills if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your GP or a qualified dietician for personalised weight loss advice.
Side effects
All medicines carry the risk of side effects, though not everybody experiences them.
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
- Excretion of fatty and oily stools
- Flatulence (wind), with or without oily spotting
- Softened stools
- Sudden bowel movements
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Abdominal pain
- Anxiety
- Diarrhoea
- Incontinence (stools)
- Increased frequency of defecation
Other side effects (frequency not known from available data):
- Blood clotting in people taking anti-coagulants (warfarin)
- Increased levels of some liver enzymes
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of this medicine can be found within the patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine.
If you experience any side effects of Alli weight loss pills, whether listed above or in the patient information leaflet, inform your doctor or a pharmacist for advice.
Never take Alli past the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Always keep medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
Do not discard expired or unwanted Alli weight loss pills via household or water waste. Ask a pharmacist to dispose of your expired or unwanted medication safely.
Never share your medicine with anyone else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms or condition as you.
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