Alli 60mg Weight Loss Capsules

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Buy Alli Online in the UK

You can buy Alli online from Oxford Online Pharmacy, a doctor's consultation isn't required, you will just need to answer a few short questions for the pharmacist.

Alli is a lower-strength version of the prescription medication Orlistat. As it is a low dose it is available over the counter without a prescription. We will need you to answer a few simple questions to allow our pharmacists to make sure it is the right medication for you to use. Alli weight loss tablets should be used along with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.

Alli can be used by individuals who are overweight, with a BMI >28.

One 60mg capsule should be taken no more than three times a day. It can be taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after a meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose should be missed.

How does Alli work?

The main component of Alli is the drug Orlistat. This works by inhibiting the enzyme lipase which is produced within the stomach and by the pancreas. Lipase breaks down fats into their constituent components, enabling them to be absorbed by the gut. If this process is prevented, the fats essentially pass straight through the digestive system without being absorbed, resulting in reduced calorie intake and, hopefully over time, weight loss.

The recommended dose of Alli is one 60 mg capsule to be taken three times daily. The capsule should be taken with water immediately before, during or up to 1 hour after each main meal.

If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose of Alli should be omitted

No more than three 60 mg capsules should be taken in 24 hours.

Eat lower-fat meals to reduce the chance of diet-related treatment effects.

Treatment should not exceed 6 months.

Alli side effects

With any medication you take, there is always a risk of side effects. Some are more common than others, and often side effects may subside with the regular usage of the medicine. If the side effects do not subside, you should report them to us, or your GP.

Very common side effects

• headache

• upper respiratory tract infection

• abdominal pain/discomfort

• urgent or increased need to open the bowels

• flatulence (wind)

• flatulence (wind) with discharge

• oily discharge

• oily or fatty stools

• liquid stools

• increased elimination of stools

• influenza (‘flu’)

• low blood sugar levels (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes).

Common side effects

• lower respiratory tract infection

• rectal pain/discomfort

• soft stools

• faecal incontinence (inability to control your bowel movements)

• bloating (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes)

• tooth/gum disorder • urinary tract infection

• irregularity of menstrual cycle

• tiredness

• anxiety.

For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does taking Alli mean I don’t need to exercise or adjust my lifestyle?

Alli is not a ‘miracle cure’. Diet and exercise go hand in hand with weight loss and exercise has many other added health benefits such as keeping the heart healthy and improving mental wellbeing. Ideally, a diet and exercise programme should be started before treatment with Alli and should continue once treatment has stopped.

Does Alli really work?

Alli is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, and they say that in clinical trials when used with a reduced calorie, lower fat diet, it can help people lose 50% more weight than dieting alone.

The reality of the situation is that results will vary in different individuals.

Is there anyone who should not take Alli?

You should not take Alli in the following situations

If you are taking the medication Ciclosporin.
If you have a problem with the normal flow of bile acids, a condition known as ‘cholestasis’.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have a problem with your digestive tract known as ‘malabsorption’ this can be caused by a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
If you are taking warfarin or any other blood-thinning medication.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see further down)

Other precautions

If you are taking any other medications such as:

It is best to consult with a doctor as the absorption of these medications may be affected by Alli.

In addition, if you are taking diabetic or blood pressure medication, Alli could improve the control of these conditions and a reduction in dose may be needed. It is best to let your doctor know so that this can be monitored.

Because Alli causes fat not to be absorbed as well, it can also affect the absorption of the ‘fat soluble’ vitamins A, D, E and K. For this reason, it may be advisable to take a supplement of these vitamins at bedtime, they should not be taken at the same time as Alli.

Does Alli have any other added benefits?

Reduction in the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

In the XENDOS study, which followed up over 30, 000 patients using either Orlistat or a placebo, it was shown that 4-year use of orlistat reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 37% compared with placebo.

Reduction in Blood Pressure.

A 2020 review of 27 randomized controlled trials found that weight loss induced by Orlistat use contributed to an associated decrease in blood pressure in overweight and obese subjects. (2)

Reduction in LDL and total cholesterol levels.

A 2017 review of 33 randomized controlled trials concluded that Orlistat treatment slightly reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels, with the level of reduction being more consistent in patients with greater body weight reduction and a shorter duration of Orlistat treatment. (3)

How long should I take Alli for?

Ideally, a 3-month trial is recommended. At the end of this period, a 5% reduction in weight would be considered a successful result. If this is not achieved then it may be worth considering if continuation of treatment is beneficial, by weighing up the side effects and any potential risks.