Frequently asked questions about using alli with other medicines / medical conditions Q: Is the alli weight loss programme suitable for everyone?
No, alli is an effective weight loss aid but it’s not for everyone. It can be taken by overweight adults aged 18 or more with a BMI of 28 or over who are willing to adopt a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet and to make the necessary adjustments to their lifestyle to succeed with alli. There are some people who must not take alli because they have certain medical conditions or are taking certain medicines. alli is not suitable for those: • Taking ciclosporin (used after organ transplants, for severe rheumatoid arthritis and some severe skin conditions). • Taking warfarin or other medicines used to thin the blood. • Who are allergic (hypersensitive) to orlistat or any of the ingredients of alli. • Who have cholestatis (condition where the flow of the bile from the liver is blocked). • Who have problems absorbing food (chronic malabsorbption syndrome) diagnosed by a doctor. • Pregnant or breast-feeding women. In addition to the labelled contraindictions, people who are taking diabetes medic
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