Alli Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Alli side effects may include allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, arthritis, back pain, blood in the urine, breathing problems, dark urine, and flu-like symptoms. Other Alli side effects may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, urgent bowel movements, fatigue, yellowing of the eyes or skin, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, and stomach pain.

ALLI SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING

If you experience any Alli side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Alli is a type of drug known as a lipase inhibitor. It is used to aid weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. Alli is not absorbed into the bloodstream, but works in the stomach and small intestine, where it prevents the working of two digestive enzymes known as gastric and pancreatic lipases. One Alli capsule is taken three times a day at mealtimes to prevent fat from being absorbed by the body. This deprives the body from using the fat as a source of energy, or converts it into fat tissue resulting in weight loss. Main ingredient in Alli is orlistat.

ALLI OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Alli overdose are not known. In case of Alli overdose seek medical attention right away. If you miss a dose of Alli, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Alli.

Alli and Pregnancy

Alli should not be used during pregnancy. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Alli.

Alli Warning and Caution

Alli should not be given to people with chronic malabsorption syndrome.

People in whom the flow of bile from the liver to the intestines is blocked (cholestasis).

Alli should be taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after each main meal. If a meal is missed, or contains no fat, you should leave out the dose. This is because Alli will have no effect if no fat has been consumed.

Do not take more than three Alli capsules per day.

As Alli works by preventing the absorption of fat, you are more likely to experience digestive side effects such as gas, sudden bowel motions, and soft, fatty or oily stools, if you take Alli with a meal that is very high in fat.

Alli may potentially impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K).

If you experience severe or persistent rectal bleeding while taking Alli you should consult your physician.

Alli can cause diarrhea, which if severe, can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills.

Alli should not be given to children under 18 years of age.

Alli should be used with caution in people with:

Long-term kidney disease.

Diabetes. (If you have diabetes, weight loss may be accompanied by an improvement in your blood sugar levels, in which case your dose of antidiabetic drug may then need to be adjusted).

Hypothyroidism.

Epilepsy.

Alli Interaction

Alli should not be used in combination with the following:

Acarbose

Ciclosporin

People taking anti-blood-clotting medicines (such as warfarin)

Alli may decrease the blood level of amiodarone.

If you are taking medicines for diabetes, you may need an adjustment in your dose if you lose weight while taking Alli. This is because weight loss may be accompanied by an improvement in your blood sugar levels.

If you are taking medicines for high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, you may need an adjustment in your dose if you lose weight while taking Alli. This is because your weight loss may be accompanied by an improvement in your blood pressure or cholesterol levels.

Alli may possibly reduce the absorption of levothyroxine (taken for an underactive thyroid gland).

Alli may possibly reduce the absorption of antiepileptic medicines such as valproate or lamotrigine.

If you take a multivitamin supplement with this medicine, it should be taken at least two hours after your Alli dose, or at bedtime, as otherwise the Alli will prevent the vitamins being absorbed.
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