Alli, as marketed by Glaxo Smith Kline, is the name of the over the counter weight loss pill that claims to be the first to get an approval from Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

Alli is said to be a lower dose version of Xenical, a prescription diet pill. It contains the same active ingredient known as Orlistat.

“You have to be disciplined it’s not a quick fix because you have to have a low fat diet.”

“It really is not going to be a magic pill,” said Dr. Janine Kyrillos of Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Kyrillos said the new, over-the-counter version, Alli, would be accessible to more people who want to jump start weight loss.

In studies, testers lost about 50 percent more weight than they would through dieting alone.

“They could hope to lose about five to ten pounds over six months on average,” said Dr. Kyrillos.

How about Alli’s side effects? Like Xenical, it can cause diarrhea, gas, bloating and the unpleasant anal leakage. The side effects of this diet pill are known to become more severe if the low-fat diet requirement is not followed.

A starter pack of Alli costs about $50 to $60, while its refill pack is about $70 to $75.

Are you willing to try Alli?

via 6abc