Did anyone read about the new drug?? - ThinnerTimes

Blueyz · 02-08-2007, 07:50 PM

I read in the newspaper today that the FDA is allowing Zenical to be sold over the counter in a lower dose. This is the fat blocking weight loss drug that causes loose stools. The body absorbs less fat in fatty foods. I should have cut out the article. I forgot the name of the drug. I was thinking I should take it just to get my bowels moving...

Duckie · 02-08-2007, 07:54 PM

It's going to be called "Alli". I tried the original stuff (xenial). THe OTC is going to be 1/2 strength. It gave me wicked diarrhea, then I was afraid to take it if I was going anywhere cuz of the fear of "leakage" which is one of the big side effects.

LisaBoston · 02-08-2007, 07:55 PM

Its been for sale on the shelf in Canada for some time. I took the Zenical form of it several years ago and would not recommend it. The dose on the shelf is lower, but I know of people taking it and taking more than the box recommends. I guess in many ways its in the same category at laxitives.

Blueyz · 02-08-2007, 07:58 PM

I was teasing about taking it to get my bowels moving...my GI doc gave me a magic potion that I will start taking tomorrow. I didn't feel safe testing it during work. I have to drink it daily and mix with coffee or liquid. It is a miracle drink..so he says.

Duckie · 02-08-2007, 08:00 PM

Is it miralax?

JenBear7 · 02-08-2007, 08:02 PM

I would be afraid to take anything that causes "leakage".. Do you remember "Olestra" (Do they sitll make that??) The bags said "Caution: May cause anal leakage".. No thanks! Ick! I hope that drug doesnt make people sick.. and I hope its kind of like the sinus meds.. where they have to go to the counter to get the otc.. teenage girls may go nuts on this stuff..

Blueyz · 02-08-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Duckie

Is it miralax?

Yeah...and he says it is a miracle....I don't know about that. He works closely with Dr C and all gbs patients. I read the bottle and it says not to take long term unless a Doctor says to and he wants me to take it daily. What do you think Duckie? I have always had constipation issues even prior to wls..but now it is worse. Dr C and my GI doc said no more stool softeners or fiber for me...they want me to take this miralax

Blueyz · 02-08-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JenBear7

I would be afraid to take anything that causes "leakage".. Do you remember "Olestra" (Do they sitll make that??) The bags said "Caution: May cause anal leakage".. No thanks! Ick! I hope that drug doesnt make people sick.. and I hope its kind of like the sinus meds.. where they have to go to the counter to get the otc.. teenage girls may go nuts on this stuff..

I ate the Olestra chips on purpose to have a BM and nothing happened

JenBear7 · 02-08-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueyz

I ate the Olestra chips on purpose to have a BM and nothing happened

Ack! (But.. on the bright side.. no leakage??

) J/K

Duckie · 02-08-2007, 08:06 PM

It is supposed to be powerful stuff (miralax) but then again it doesn't work for everyone. Take it before bed tonight. Good luck. I hope it works for you. We have a lot of kids with chronic health issues that take it daily due to consitipation and it works most of the time.