Alli and Gas: What Users Say

• Mes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so I started taking Alli for weight loss back in June. I dropped 7 pounds in 7 days by exercising, dieting, and drinking water. I will admit, make the toilet your best friend, and if you're a female and very gassy, grab a pad or pantyliner. It gets nasty. You have to eat for your body type, and do what is needed to shed pounds. DO NOT think popping 3 pills a day will magically induce weight loss. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I almost decided not to try Alli because of the horror stories, but I'm glad I did. The first two days I had minor nausea and slight cramping, but it never recurred after that. I have followed the diet and fat requirements, and I have never had an accident or any problems, I am on week 4. The only slight day-to-day issue is minor constipation and a little gas. Not enough to make me stop taking it. I ate in a restaurant for the first time and did not have access to nutrition content and had no issues. If you are serious about diet and weight loss, give it a try and don't let the horror stories deter you."

• Sam...
• March 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've lost about 5 lbs in a little over a week. I'm not sure at this point how much of that weight loss has been from Alli or if it was from changing my diet and eliminating sugars and carbs. I can see the oily fat in the stools. Yesterday I made a BIG mistake and ate fries and a fried chicken sandwich. Since I have had two accidents, where my flatulence has spewed large amounts of oil into my underwear. Was not expecting that. Will not eat a high-fat meal again on these pills."

• hsi...
• April 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I purchased Alli back in 2009 (great worked a treat and lost weight), and since I have had two more attempts in 2014, now 2016. The product does not work at all. This time I have been taking it for over one week, and I have experienced constipation and flatulence. The product was purchased from reputable pharmacies, and again I feel I just wasted my hard-earned money. I am unsure what has changed. However, I know one thing: the product is definitely not the same, I feel like the tablets are duds. No change to my weight, just embarrassing wind, stomach cramps, it makes you feel bunged up. No change to stool whatsoever, not even if fatty food is introduced to the diet. My advice is do not bother, I won't from now on. Hope this helps :("

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This pill has worked for so many people, so I thought I would give it a shot. I go to a dietitian regularly for food allergies, so my diet is already very healthy and effective. I took Alli not only for weight loss, but mostly because I had heard from friends it would help keep me regular. I will say if you cheat on your diet, do not take Alli, you will have oily movements instead of a normal bowel motion. However, even in my instance, Alli caused me serious stomach issues. Although I did not have accidents, I did have feelings that I was not going to make it to the restroom or extreme gas. This pill all depends on your body chemistry. Even with a good diet, sometimes it will not work. However, I did start taking a veggie fiber after Alli, and it has great benefits."

• ali...
• January 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Alli on Saturday the 16th. I took all 3 pills throughout the day with my moderately fat diet, and it's now Tuesday the 19th, and I've not had one oily stool or 'accidents.' My flatulence has increased, and I have a gurgly sensation in my belly once in a while. Just wondering if these things are going to work. I will weigh myself in a few days to see."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used Alli for about three weeks. I didn't notice it helping me lose weight faster than I can with a Weight Watchers program. It did increase my bowel movements. I did have some stomach discomfort and gas. I stopped using it at the end of the third week because I went out to dinner and took my pill with my meal, and it made me extremely ill. Vomiting and diarrhea for over eight hours!!! I would not recommend this product to anybody!!! Weight Watchers is working out very well for me. Eating healthy and exercise is the only way to go, there is no magic pill!!! I had to find out the hard way!"