it's a lie (alli)

[sosoo]

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Members don't see this ad.

https://www.cvs.com/shop/diet-nutri...listat-60mg-capsules-refill-pack-skuid-415548

this product was recalled a few years ago. what was the problem with it? people dying? drug not following good manufacturing practices?

 

[pinfamy]

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm391004.htm

 

[BidingMyTime]

The bigger question is why would anyone want to use this drug? The practical way it works is by causing aversion to eating high-fat foods, by causing explosive diarrhea. Why not just buy a rubber band, and create aversion by snapping your wrist everytime you think about eating a high-fat food?

 

[accordman83]

The bigger question is why would anyone want to use this drug? The practical way it works is by causing aversion to eating high-fat foods, by causing explosive diarrhea. Why not just buy a rubber band, and create aversion by snapping your wrist everytime you think about eating a high-fat food?

What evidence do you have that eating high fat foods makes you fat?

 

[Ackj]

What evidence do you have that eating high fat foods makes you fat?

Caloric density, easier to eat more overall.

 

[EyeTeeFarmer]

Antabuse for bacon, except antabuse usually comes with a court order.

 

[rph3664]

Xenical came out when I was still working in retail; I learned very quickly to only give people 10 capsules at first, because it was over $100 for 90 capsules and almost never covered by insurance. I also do not remember ever refilling a prescription for it.

 

[PharMed2016]

"Anal Leakage" - preceptor

 

[trailerpark]

I don't know about you guys but I've always wanted to OD on Alli and then chase it down with a big bottle of olive oil.

 

[trailerpark]

"Anal Leakage" - preceptor

The term I was taught to use was unintended evacuation.

 

[BidingMyTime]

What evidence do you have that eating high fat foods makes you fat?

I know this isn't vogue these days, but a calorie = a calorie. Too many calories makes one fat (regardless of whether those calories are from fat, protein, sugar, etc.) Alli works by decreasing the amount of fat one absorbs, albeit with many embarrassing side effects---so instead of Alli, one should just eat a low-fat diet and have the same effect. If one isn't getting all there extra calories from fat, than Alli isn't going to work for them anyway.

 

[Lexington2012]

The term I was taught to use was unintended evacuation.

"fecal incontinence"

 

[NateRobinson]

Wait, this is OTC now? But why is Xenical 120 mg prescription only? Because it's 120 mg and not 60 mg? So you mean to tell me you can pay $60 online for ALLI or pay $1,000 (if not covered by insurance) for the same drug for Xenical?

Gotta love the good old United States Helathcare System

 

[BidingMyTime]

Wait, this is OTC now? But why is Xenical 120 mg prescription only? Because it's 120 mg and not 60 mg? So you mean to tell me you can pay $60 online for ALLI or pay $1,000 (if not covered by insurance) for the same drug for Xenical?
Gotta love the good old United States Helathcare System

Yeah, this is true of many drugs, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine, phenazopyridium.....OTC or RX depending on the strength.