diet pills

mrsdee
mrsdee Posts: 7
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,I have been struggling with my weight for years now i started to get alittle deprssed about it.My weight was going up and up to the point that it went 2 14stone 8lb.I finally went 2 the doctors to try and see he can help me.He put me on some pills called orlistat that takes out 30% of fat from each meal you eat.(only on prescription)And so far i have lost 9lb was wondering if anyone else is on these tablets and how are you doing on them
many thx all

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  • mrsdee
    mrsdee Posts: 7
    Hi all,I have been struggling with my weight for years now i started to get alittle deprssed about it.My weight was going up and up to the point that it went 2 14stone 8lb.I finally went 2 the doctors to try and see he can help me.He put me on some pills called orlistat that takes out 30% of fat from each meal you eat.(only on prescription)And so far i have lost 9lb was wondering if anyone else is on these tablets and how are you doing on them
    many thx all
  • soxygirl
    soxygirl Posts: 173
    Hi there,

    How long will your doctor have you on it?

    Here in the US Orlistat is available by prescription as Xenical, or over-the-counter as Alli. I have heard a lot of conflicting information about the success of Alli (never heard of anyone personally on the prescription version). There are a lot of published negative side effects all over the web about this drug, but also a lot of success stories.

    If your doctor has prescribed it, then make sure you discuss with him the changes in your body, moods, energy levels, and food intake. It's great that you are seeing weight loss, but this drug also inhibits the absorption of many vitamins, so you many need to take supplements. In my opinion, this is not a long term solution, so you will have to learn new ways of eating eventually that contain the appropriate amounts of calories and fat without an inhibitor.

    A lot of people are 100% against diet pills -- others are in favor. I tend to believe that any drug is risky to your health and long-term weight loss success, so be very cautious of what will happen once you stop taking it.

    Best of luck!
  • mrsdee
    mrsdee Posts: 7
    Hi there,

    How long will your doctor have you on it?

    Here in the US Orlistat is available by prescription as Xenical, or over-the-counter as Alli. I have heard a lot of conflicting information about the success of Alli (never heard of anyone personally on the prescription version). There are a lot of published negative side effects all over the web about this drug, but also a lot of success stories.

    If your doctor has prescribed it, then make sure you discuss with him the changes in your body, moods, energy levels, and food intake. It's great that you are seeing weight loss, but this drug also inhibits the absorption of many vitamins, so you many need to take supplements. In my opinion, this is not a long term solution, so you will have to learn new ways of eating eventually that contain the appropriate amounts of calories and fat without an inhibitor.

    A lot of people are 100% against diet pills -- others are in favor. I tend to believe that any drug is risky to your health and long-term weight loss success, so be very cautious of what will happen once you stop taking it.

    Best of luck!

    didnt say how long i would be on it.but i'm taking the Xenical tablets
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    not a fan of diet pills myself

    I just wanted to let you know that if you repost this under the name Alli, you will probably get more replies because there are a few here who use the drug under that name.
  • duffy78
    duffy78 Posts: 9
    hi just joined here today and also just started on alli today although i had to buy it as my doctor isnt very helpful, ive read about side affects but dont know anyone actually using it have u had any?
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