johnnymk

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LEE COUNTY: A new over the counter weight loss pill promises users will drop pounds, but it's the side effects that have some local experts concerned.

The drug, which will be sold under the name "Alli", will hit store shelves later this week. The FDA approved the drug saying it does help people lose weight.

It's news that has some intrigued.

Professional guitarist Marc Vee is hitting the gym and it's working.

"I've lost seven pounds in the past two months," said Vee.

When he first heard about "Alli," it got is attention.

"I'm always interested to find out what a pill like that will do because there are some amazing pills out there," said Vee.

This pill works by preventing your body from absorbing fat.

But pharmacists say the possible side effects could keep you in the bathroom.

"Loose stools, urgencies, oil stools. I've heard issues of people who feel like they have to pass gas and that's not what comes out," said Rich Lawrence, pharmacist.

In fact, some experts suggest if you take "Alli," that you keep a change of clothes with you.

They say the fattier the foods you eat, the worse the side effects could be.

After hearing all the facts, Vee reconsidered using the new drug.

"You have to function at work and - it might be risky," he said.

But it's a risk some people will take. Health professionals and pharmacists say the pill isn't a magic bullet. If you take it - you still need to stay on a low fat diet and exercise.

Patients are also advised to take a vitamin supplement because "Alli" depletes the vitamins A, D, E and K from your body.

Many independent pharmacies say they have "Alli" on order and chain stores expect to have the drug on shelves by Thursday.

The pill cost about $60 for a month's supply

ShawnLee

Sounds like the concerns over Olestra a few years back. Same principle at work, no? Non-absorbed oils?

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Cubsfan

7 pounds in two months after hitting the gym? Doesn't sound like results that you need a pill for!

zippyjuan

The pill that lets you poop off the pounds.

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Airencracken

Caloric intake < Caloric expenditure

Simple enough.

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Kevster

'Explosive diarrhea' and other side effects - that's a simple choice for me too.

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Pinkgirl36

That's just freakin nasty. People need to get off their asses and actually exercise. Not depend on a miracle drug.

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utcpal

well said pinkgirl..

oblongmelon

I had a sister who took the prescription strength of that stuff (was it called Xenocal?)...let's just say she ruined an entire set of living room furniture ....
And in the long run-she actually gained 11 lbs while on it because she didn't grasp the whole concept of "you eat fat, you sh*t it out*..she manged on cheesecake, pie etc....really loaded up on the goodies..I remember being with her in K-mart one day and she let lose of a big puddle of orange greasy substance right in the changing room..IT WAS NASTY!~
her doctor was pissed...this is the same sister that had a gastric bypass 4 years ago-lost 130lbs and ended up putting 140 back on within two years....sick..just sick..

johnnymk

obby, you made me split a gut on that one.

Cubsfan

I'm super confused on why anyone uses this? I think I'd rather be overweight than unleashing orange goo everywhere.

oblongmelon

if you had seen the mess you would have though that SHE had split a gut.

ShawnLee

Ugh... I'm in school right now and you should see the looks that people are giving me as I contort my face in disgust.

I'd rather be fat than do that. If this person is gaining back the weight after a gastric bypass, that's not a GI tract problem, it's a psych issue.

oblongmelon

ya think?

cheapie

first, please stop obby. you're making me sick.

second, you have to cut down on the fatty foods while using this pill? and you still only lose 7 pounds??? i'd hate to think of how little you'd lose if you didn't have to cut out the fatty foods.

third, $60/month? that a gym membership and a really nice place!

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Napoleon54

Where can I get some of this stuff, there are a few people whose food I'd like to slip it into.

Ah, I know, I'll check my junk mail.

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johnnymk

You could give it out in Halloween treats and your neighborhood toilets would be overwhelmed.

oblongmelon

at least the color of the ring around their toilets would certainly be seasonal!