Alli is
the first over weight
loss drug that
has been given approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Alli Research and Clinical Studies
Alli
is
the over-the-counter marketing name for Orlistat. It's a prescription
drug
used to treat obesity that was initially approved in 1999. Numerous
studies have indicated that Orlistat is effective at treating obesity ((Postepy
Hig
Med Dosw (Online). 2007 Oct 19;61:612-26. )). One year clinical
trials provided the following results ((“Xenical
Clinical
Pharmacology.” RxList - the Internet
Drug Index. 10 Jan. 2008 <http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/orlistat_cp.htm>.)):
Between 35% and 55% of subjects achieved a 5%
or greater decrease in body mass (not necessarily fat).
Cessation of Orlistat resulted in a significant
number of subjects regaining approximately 35% of the weight they had
lost.
Subjects experienced a 37% decrease in the
incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Orlistat is mainly used to prevent the absorption
of
fats. But you still have to eat a low fat diet
when taking this drug. This is not a wonder pill!
