[ashleynm87]

How does it work with calorie counting?

[mdchick88]

Do you mean Alli? There is a thread about it in the "Does it Work" forum - here's the link
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/does...does-work.html

I've tried it, but I found that it doesn't make a huge difference for me. I know people who like it, but it wasn't for me.

[ashleynm87]

yep! that's what i meant! lol. & ty I was looking for info on here aabout it.

[beth4365]

I use it on an occasional basis. Particularly if I'm having an "off plan" meal. I will say that I've been very fortunate and have had NONE of the side effects that some others seem to have.

Best wishes on your decision.

[kellyg]

Studies have show that when combined with diet and exercise, people seem to lose 6 pounds more annually (and that's if taking the higher dose prescription drug Xenixal) when compared with controls who diet and exercise without alli.

Does it work? Yes. It's mechanism of action is to inhibit pancreatic lipase in the gut and therefore inhibit breakdown of fatty acids so that you excrete them without digestion.

Is it worth it? Probably not. For a few extra pounds yearly, you are exposing yourself to a possible risk (there has not been enough long term studies on potential risk factors), dealing with the awful side effects (flatulence, oily stool), and paying a decent amount for the pills. Very few physicians would recommend it but few would discourage you from it if you really insist.