The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: The key to using Alli is that you must list everything you eat and not exceed the amount of fat per meal. I haven't experienced any side effects and am extremely pleased. I lost 10 pounds before starting the program and hit a plateau, but since using Alli, I've lost 27 more with only 13 pounds to go. When I reach my ideal weight, I'm going to continue the tracking, eventually weaning myself off of Alli, to be able to maintain my weight. I don't expect a quick transition, but love the results. I recommend trying it, but be diligent to follow the instructions for good results.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: I've been on Xenical for 8 weeks now and I've lost 24 pounds so far, I'm averaging 3 pounds a week.I've cut back about 20% of my calorie intake and with the pill I've cut my fat intake in half. I also go for 1/2 hour walks each day. With most meals I've cut back the portions that I was eating and have done substitutions of meals such as Grilled cheese sandwiches instead of having 2 Burgers, also 1% milk instead of 2%. I bake potatoes in the microwave than cut them up and fry them instead of eating heavily fat laden hashbrowns and I'm also eating lots of Fibre foods, and eating fat free egg whites(flavored) instead of regular eggs.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I started Alli 3 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds. I highly recommend this to anyone that has a hard time controlling what they eat. This pill holds you accountable.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: An added benefit that I didn't expect was after using it for six months, my cholesterol and triglycerides both went down considerably.
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orlistat for Obesity: I was given orlistat by my doctor. In the 10 weeks I have lost 1 and a half stone. I followed all the advice given to me and am very pleased with the results so far. I have had some side effects but I don't mind as I am getting great results.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: Feels like something running around in my stomach, really bad wind, scared to poop in case of an accident. Couldn't sleep until 5am for fear of an accident in bed. Had two accidents already in 3 days. Oily discharge leaking and making my underwear smell bad as well, which must be noticeable. Haven't taken my second dose today. Want to give this a fair trial but unable to leave the house for fear of accidents. Will see if half the 120mg dosage works better on me.
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orlistat for Obesity: (I wrote this back in June: I've been using orlistat for 3 weeks now and have only lost 1 lb so far. I can honestly say that I have had no side effect. Been very careful of what I have eaten. Have only been going to the gym once a week but with 3 kids I'm on the go all day).
I DIDN'T THINK THE DRUG WAS WORKING FOR ME SO TESTED IT OUT: I ATE AS MUCH CHOCOLATE AND BISCUITS AS I WANTED AND BOY DIDN'T I PAY FOR IT THE NEXT DAY. SINCE THEN I CUT OUT CARBS, STILL HAVE TREATS MAYBE STILL TO MANY OF THEM WHICH I'M TRYING TO CUT DOWN AGAIN, NOT SUFFERING THE SIDE EFFECTS THOUGH, VERY OCCASIONALLY I'M WINDY BUT I'VE LOST 12LBS. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE. I'M 1 STONE AND 3 LBS OFF MY TARGET WEIGHT.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: I started using Xenical one week ago and am already seeing the difference by the way my clothes fit. The side effects are not bad compared to the results.
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orlistat for Obesity: I have been taking Xenical (orlistat) for 1 month now and I have got to say it's the best thing I have done. Weighing 92kg at 5'4'' wasn't good and in the first month with regular walking I've lost 6kg. I'm really pleased just another 23kg to go.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: Alli is FDA approved medicine for weight loss program. Patients can purchase it from a chemist counter without any prescription. I have tried this medicine personally and got great results.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: I found Xenical to work very well. True it did have side effects, but that was a good motivator to make healthier food choices. When I was food wise, I didn't have any problems. I lost 10 pounds in 1.5 months walking 10,000 steps per day and eating healthy.
I did get the headaches associated with the side effects, but they weren't as bad as my normal sinusitis headaches, so it was do-able.
I would recommend this to anyone in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. Exercise is a must, because this does not speed your metabolism up.
Have faith, stay strong and you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: Im 33 and I've just been prescribed Xenical today and plan to start using it first thing in this morning. The comments posted have given me some confidence for using this drug. I just don't look forward to the extra bathroom visits. I will keep on using the website and who knows this time next year I will be on my way to my target weight. Starting at 242 lbs and target is 185 lbs.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I have been taking Alli for 2 weeks and have experienced the good and the bad. I am satisfied with my experience so far. My negative side effects were completely my own fault as I did not watch what I ate one time and regretfully experienced the effects. The positive side is that if you follow the plan and keep the fat under 15 grams you will be fine. I am continuing with Alli.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: I went to my doctor in april of 2000, my weight was 218 lbs and I am only 5 ft 1 inch, so you can imagine me being just as round as tall. I took the pills 3 x a day and walked 1 to 2 miles twice a day. I was down to 135 lbs by the following summer of 2001. I did put on some weight starting in 2003 to 2004 as I had got married and my whole cooking habits changed. I am walking on my treadmill daily now and eating better. Trying to take it off again.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I took Alli for 2 months when it first came out last year. I didn't experience any effects because I stuck to the diet. Reading what could happen if I went over my fat grams scared me. I stuck to it and went from a size 18 to 14. I stopped taking Alli and during the winter gained some weight back. I recently decided I was going to go back on it.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I have been taking Alli for about 3 weeks now. I didn't have any side effects, but then again I had been eating foods with very little fat in it. I wanted to put Alli to the test so I ate some lasagna, which has a lot of fat content. After I ate that my bowl movements did contain a bunch of oil. So does it work - absolutely.
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i start to use Xenical Oristat 1 month ago.And trust me there is result.i`ve lost 3 kg.At the same time i can enjoy my favourite meals,plus aweets,chocolates whatever.i dont go to gym.just take pills 3 times with your meal that`s it.good luck.
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: Xenical is great!! On 3 months I lost 30 pounds , never gain it back!!! I'm doing it again , my goal is 30 or 40 more.
Side effects....true , but you lear how to handle it!!
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: Xenical made look skinnier than ever. I also controlled my calorie intake while i was taking them. I went from 140 to 125. i was 125lbs when i was 15 yrs old, now I am 32. the issue with the bothrooms trips is true and kind of uncomfortable but but you will learn to deal with situation.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I also have had very positive results with Alli. I was only slightly overweight and now can say I am just a few pounds away from not being in that category any more. I read the insturctions in the starter kit very carefully and planned a good meal plan. I have not had any horror stories about the "treatment affects", but then again, I watch what I eat.
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Alli (orlistat) for Obesity: I have tried diet after diet I was weighing a size 20 within 2 1/2 months I am proud to day I am in a size 14!!!! I have been an example for those same individuals who had negative thoughts about ALLI now their running to the stores to purchase it as well. I must say I had to do my part as well I now know how to eat and what to eat, although, should I have a craving I eat a very small portion to satisfy me that's it!
thanks
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Xenical (orlistat) for Obesity: Hello my name is mary an want to tell you about xenical that I have taken in 02 this drug is great I had lost 185lbs. I went from 400lbs down to 215lbs in 2yrs my Dr. told me Mary you didn't put it on over nite, so your not going to take it off over nite either. So we worked together on this. my diet, yes it works great. I'm going back on it once again.
Thank You XENICAL
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