User Review #7 by vonikins on December 13th, 2007 at 12:10 PM CST

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I agree, the weight loss I achieved with the help of Alli was not worth the side effects. The effects were not controllable, and I found I had to wear a maxipad all the time. I don't think it was worth it, I did lose a bit more weight, but I think that was due to increased exercise. I also had terrible constipation, now that I've stopped alli, I feel much better. Save your money.

I agree, the weight loss I achieved with the help of Alli was not worth the side effects. The effects were not controllable, and I found I had to wear a maxipad all the time. I don't think it was worth it, I did lose a bit more weight, but I think that was due to increased exercise. I also had terrible constipation, now that I've stopped alli, I feel much better.
Save your money.

User Review #6 by Holly Clark on November 29th, 2007 at 12:35 PM CST

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I did Alli. Yes, had the side effects.. all over myself.. it was this oily stuff so there is NO control of it.. its oil! Anyway... I made sure after that that I didn't eat FAT.. and guess what? I GAINED WEIGHT while using this stuff. I thought for sure I was losing..and now I have all kinds of stomach problems..and my liver is messed up! (They claim IT doesn't effect your liver...but my liver enzymes are supposed to be 38 and they are 105 right now!) I was reading the previous persons info and they said they had Diverticulitis. I don't know if I have this..and I didn't think about the stomach issues being from ALLI but it might be... it was a rough deal! I say it doesn't work...

I did Alli. Yes, had the side effects.. all over myself.. it was this oily stuff so there is NO control of it.. its oil! Anyway... I made sure after that that I didn't eat FAT.. and guess what? I GAINED WEIGHT while using this stuff. I thought for sure I was losing..and now I have all kinds of stomach problems..and my liver is messed up! (They claim IT doesn't effect your liver...but my liver enzymes are supposed to be 38 and they are 105 right now!)

I was reading the previous persons info and they said they had Diverticulitis. I don't know if I have this..and I didn't think about the stomach issues being from ALLI but it might be... it was a rough deal!

I say it doesn't work...

User Review #5 by Vanessa on September 24th, 2007 at 9:28 AM CDT

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I just wanted to let people know i was on Alli for 3 months and came down with Diverticulitis. As you may or may not know this is a very serious condition and very painful. I was rushed to the hospital at one point. I had the "embaressing side effects" for a while and then became constipated and thats when the diverticulosis began. I beleive the 2 are related and going to have further testing to confirm this or not. I'm only 48 years old and other then being slightly over-weight am in fantastic health. My doctor was very shocked by this conditon surfacing in me and also at such young age (usally between 60-80 yrs old). I would let people know that Alli may not be as great as advertised and to beware of all these quick fixes for weight loss. I learned the hard way. I now have to change all my eating habits for life to ensure no more attacks of diverticulitis. Of course this includes a large majority of the foods I eat on a daily basis. So please just be warned. Thank you, Changed for life.

I just wanted to let people know i was on Alli for 3 months and came down with Diverticulitis. As you may or may not know this is a very serious condition and very painful. I was rushed to the hospital at one point. I had the "embaressing side effects" for a while and then became constipated and thats when the diverticulosis began. I beleive the 2 are related and going to have further testing to confirm this or not. I'm only 48 years old and other then being slightly over-weight am in fantastic health. My doctor was very shocked by this conditon surfacing in me and also at such young age (usally between 60-80 yrs old). I would let people know that Alli may not be as great as advertised and to beware of all these quick fixes for weight loss. I learned the hard way. I now have to change all my eating habits for life to ensure no more attacks of diverticulitis. Of course this includes a large majority of the foods I eat on a daily basis. So please just be warned.
Thank you,
Changed for life.