faqs

alli works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat and so as a result of the way it works, you may notice an effect on your bowel movements, such as wind (flatulence) with or without oily spotting, sudden bowel motions, fatty or oily stools or soft stools. These effects are related to your diet and if you stick to your fat targets they should be manageable. However, if you eat too much fat, these changes are more likely.

It is important to remember that these diet-related treatment effects are largely due to what you eat. If you stick to your recommended fat targets, you are less likely to have any problems.

In a 3-month study of alli use, less than 9% of subjects on alli dropped out due to these effects. In fact, many users have told us that the effects were a signal that the capsules were working and helped them maintain healthier eating patterns.

All medicines can have side effects so you should check with your pharmacist or doctor if anything unusual or severe occurs when using alli. If you want to report a side effect you think is associated with alli, click here.

The alli programme is here to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle. The website provides online support, useful tools, tips and lower-fat recipes to help you stay motivated and on track.

No – diet-related treatment effects are related to the way the product works, and how much fat you consume when taking alli. Anti-diarrhoeal products would not help diet-related treatment effects.

It is important to remember that these diet-related treatment effects are largely due to what you eat. If you stick to your recommended fat targets, you are less likely to have any problems.

If you think you are passing blood when you go to the toilet, speak to your doctor.

There are several reasons why someone may pass blood when they go to the toilet. Although some are minor, others are more serious and will need medical attention.