Alli, Xenical, and Orlistat- Fat-blockers under review for potential liver damage.
Orlistat, also marketed as Alli and Xenical, is under review by the FDA for reports of liver damage. However, these fat-blockers have not been recalled, as no definite link to liver damage has been officially established. Therefore, the FDA is stating that consumers who are using these weight loss products should continue taking them.
Here are the details of the reports received by the FDA:
Excerpt from the FDA press announcement:
Between 1999 and 2008, the FDA received 32 reports of serious liver injury in patients taking orlistat. Of those cases, 27 reported hospitalization and six resulted in liver failure. Thirty of the adverse events occurred outside the United States. The most commonly reported adverse events included yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), weakness, and stomach pain.
Signs of potential liver damage include:
- Fatigue
- Jaundice/ Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
- Fever
- Brown Urine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of Appetite
- Abdominal Pain
- Light Colored Stools
- Itching
Please consult your physician if you are taking orlistat, xenical, or alli and have experienced any of the above-mentioned symptoms.
Click here for the FDA’s News Release.
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It has been reported that patients consuming weight loss pills observer some side effect like: yellowing of skin or in the white portion of the eyes, abdominal pain, stomach pain, nauseous feeling etc. There are some doubts over xenical and alli- weight reducing drugs. It might cause liver damage. FDA has stated that to seek medical advice for those who consume such pills.
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As a former horseracing jockey I never struggled with my weight by applying the following balanced food intake formula;
15% fats, 35% sugars, 50% proteins.
If your physical activity is low, don’t exceed 1200 calories a day, it it is high you can go up till 2200 calories a day always implementing the above formula.
Overweight will melt away week after week.
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