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Alli |
Acomplia |
Phentermine |
| Manufacturer |
GlaxoSmithKline |
Sanofi-Aventis |
Manufactured and sold in different brand names or as a generic, and in different forms - both tablets and capsules. |
| Released on |
2004 |
2006 |
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| Active ingredient |
Orlistat |
Rimonabant |
Phentermine hydrochloride, along with fenfluramine |
| Dosages |
60mg |
20 mg |
15 mg. 30 mg., 37.5 mg |
| FDA Approved |
Yes |
No |
No |
| How does it work? |
It works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat. The active ingredient in Alli attaches to some of the natural enzymes in the digestive system and prevents absorption of about one-quarter of the fat in the foods you eat. Undigested fat cannot be absorbed and passes through the body naturally. |
It works in a very unique way. It blocks receptors that would otherwise receive messages of hunger and transmit those messages to the brain and making it less enjoyable to eat, drink and smoke! |
It works with chemicals called neurotransmitters in your brain. It actually stimulates your neuron bundles to release a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines. They signal a fight or flight response in your body which, in turn, puts a halt to the hunger signal. As a result, you lose your appetite because your brain doesn’t receive the hunger message. |
| How much weight can you expect to loss? |
That depends on how closely you follow a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, get regular physical activity, and take alli capsules as directed. The results indicate that up to 50% more weight can be lost with regular use of the medicine. |
Tests show that patients besides losing up to 30lb in weight, has reduced risks for heart attack by improving levels of "good" cholesterol, lowering tri-glyclerides and improving insulin sensitivity. |
Assuming you have a healthy diet, and exercise moderately, you can expect to lose 10 to 15 pounds in the first month. Results will vary depending on the individual and their lifestyle. |
| Side effects |
Loose stools, too-frequent stools, uncontrollable bowel movements, or gas with an oily discharge. |
Nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. The drug also can affect mood. Disorders of the nervous system and Psychiatric disorders can also occur |
Difficulty in breathing, partial closing of the throat, swelling, hives, abnormal heartbeat,
extremely high blood pressure, extremely painful headache, abnormally blurry vision, hallucination, strange behavior, confusion |
| Price |
1 Bottle Starter Pack $49.95 |
20 MG 28 £128 |
NA |
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1 Bottle Weight Loss Pill $59.95 |
20 MG 56 £245 |
NA |
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1 Bottle Refill Pack $69.95 |
20 MG 84 £362 |
NA |
| Contraindications |
Who have had an organ transplant or are taking medicine to reduce organ rejection, patients who are taking cyclosporine and who are allergic to drug. It is NOT recommended for children |
Should not be taken by children, anyone over the age of 75, exhibits hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction to the drug and who uncontrolled psychiatric condition. |
Is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension. And is NOT recommended for children. |
| More Information |
About Alli |
About Acomplia |
About Phentermine |
