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OTC diet pill Alli now on sale in the U.S. June 18, 2007 The first and only over-the-counter (OTC) product for weight loss
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has gone on sale in
the U.S. In a study into the use of Alli, mildly to moderately overweight individuals took either Alli or a placebo for a three month period and it was found that the drug enabled those on it to lose an additional two to three pounds for every five pounds lost through diet and exercise. Manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) does admit that Alli has some unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects, including gas, diarrhoea, leakages and oily discharges. GSK is being careful about it's marketing approach and is emphasizing that people taking Alli also need to diet and exercise. Experts say though the drug is expensive, many people believe the benefits
outweigh the cost of the drug. |