Alli for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2015

"This is my first week on Alli. I am taking it as directed. I have experienced one accident with a BM. But other than that, it's been fine. I really have to watch what I eat because I will pay for it later. I haven't weighed myself yet. I will on Friday just to see if it's really working. I'm not doing any exercising."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2019

"I have been taking Alli for 2 weeks. I changed my diet, started eating healthier, and have gained 3 pounds. There are times I'm not sure if I will make it to the bathroom in time. I go to the bathroom 4 or 5 times a day now, and it's mostly yellow, oily liquid. I'm throwing them away, what a waste of money."

• Mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2015

"Recently purchased Alli tablets from the chemist. After two weeks, my liver and kidneys started hurting so much that I had to stop taking them. I emailed GlaxoSmithKline, who said that they were aware that possible liver failure may result, as they originally removed them back in 2012. And they wanted me to sign a consent form (basically wanting me to keep on taking them as their guinea pig) for their research."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2017

"This pill has worked for so many people, so I thought I would give it a shot. I go to a dietitian regularly for food allergies, so my diet is already very healthy and effective. I took Alli not only for weight loss, but mostly because I had heard from friends it would help keep me regular. I will say if you cheat on your diet, do not take Alli, you will have oily movements instead of a normal bowel motion. However, even in my instance, Alli caused me serious stomach issues. Although I did not have accidents, I did have feelings that I was not going to make it to the restroom or extreme gas. This pill all depends on your body chemistry. Even with a good diet, sometimes it will not work. However, I did start taking a veggie fiber after Alli, and it has great benefits."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2022

"We all know the side effect about diarrhea of those pills, but it's totally not candy. As a type 1 diabetic, I do a blood test every 6 months to watch the function of my kidneys. My blood test is very bad after Alli. The kidneys are really tired because of Alli. ALWAYS ask your doctor before using it. Alli is not candy, not natural. The first week I lost 3 pounds, and that's it. So no... it's totally not worth it."

• WeW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2015

"I've been using Alli for several months, with a good diet, and I exercise when I can, but at least a few times per week, and I have not lost a single pound on Alli. I get the shits and all, and that is surely no fun, but besides that, there is no proof that these pills work. Simple as that."

• ali...
• January 19, 2016

"I started Alli on Saturday the 16th. I took all 3 pills throughout the day with my moderately fat diet, and it's now Tuesday the 19th, and I've not had one oily stool or 'accidents.' My flatulence has increased, and I have a gurgly sensation in my belly once in a while. Just wondering if these things are going to work. I will weigh myself in a few days to see."

• rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2025

"So I had a very good experience with Alli orlistat. I am so happy I have tried it. I'm still on them. I started like a month ago. I was 90 kilos. Everybody kept saying I'm fat. I got sick of that and said, let's try this. But I did research. I did not want injections, so from 90 kilos I am so excited I'm 83 and a half. I still have one more bottle to finish. Yes, some oily spots but not much. I just go to the washroom, but since I use Alli, I don't eat much. It helped me focus to eat healthy, so diet is a must. I cut back on bread. I use only keto bread, very tiny, like half a slice a day or whole wheat. I try no bread, so I'm on Alli orlistat and basically keto. I lost the belly fat, there is still a bit in 2-3 weeks. I'm focused to lose 3-4 more kilos. I am very happy I gave it a try with Alli. I might be skinnier. I was willing to try anything. I'm planning to buy smaller clothes and bathing suits, so thank you, Alli."

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2023

"My doctor suggested Alli to help me lose weight. I took the medication for 6 months at twice the over-the-counter dose. I ended up gaining 10 pounds during the six months because I consumed too many carbs. Side effects were not an issue for me. My doctor told me to stop taking Alli and switched me to a keto diet. The keto diet has been yielding good results for weight loss. I rated the medication a 5 out of 10 because I don't think that Alli was the reason that I did not lose weight. I failed to watch my calorie intake while taking Alli. I also recommend Alli to those who are able to get on a calorie-restricted diet while taking the medication."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2022

"I am reading all these great things about Alli, and I’m so disappointed… I got so very ill after I took it. I honestly thought I was going to die. I’ve looked for drug interactions, and I can’t find any with the medication I take. I’m on an opiate pain reliever for my back. I took Alli with my lunch and felt like I got the flu within an hour-body aches, chills, almost like I was withdrawing from my pain medication. But then I read and searched on the Internet and didn’t find any interactions, so I took it again with my dinner. This time, I broke into a sweat, profusely sweating, had chills so bad that I was violently shaking, was so dizzy that I couldn’t even stand up, and I was nauseous. My muscles started cramping up, and I couldn’t breathe…(I might have been panicking, and I do have asthma) and then after about two hours, it went away again. It was a very scary experience, and I thought about going to the hospital, but I couldn’t even walk across the room to get to my phone."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2025

"I started taking Alli 2 weeks ago, and I am having the bathroom issues, but now that is being an issue. I have been to the bathroom so much with this medicine, I feel I am on the verge of stopping it because my butt is so raw from pooping so much. I started using Preparation H with Lidocaine just to cool the burning and itching issue, but that doesn't seem to help either. I'm just curious, has anyone else had this issue too? I've read through a lot of reviews, but my complaint isn't one that anyone has mentioned. No exaggeration, I usually use the bathroom (pooping) between 10 to 11 times a day. I drink 100 oz of water a day, and I haven't gotten on the scale to see if I have lost anything yet."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2017

"I used Alli for about three weeks. I didn't notice it helping me lose weight faster than I can with a Weight Watchers program. It did increase my bowel movements. I did have some stomach discomfort and gas. I stopped using it at the end of the third week because I went out to dinner and took my pill with my meal, and it made me extremely ill. Vomiting and diarrhea for over eight hours!!! I would not recommend this product to anybody!!! Weight Watchers is working out very well for me. Eating healthy and exercise is the only way to go, there is no magic pill!!! I had to find out the hard way!"

• Mar...
• February 21, 2018

"I took it and it helped at first, but then I wasn’t breathing well. This pill gave me shortness of breath. It took me 5 years to recuperate myself. It was a nightmare, the worst experience of my life. I felt like I had a plastic bag on my face. I couldn’t breathe at all."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2016

"Do not waste your money. I repeat, do not waste your money. I have been taking Alli for over a week now, and it has made me bloated, and I even gained a pound. Last night was the last straw. As I was washing my hands, I had an orange oily accident, and this was so embarrassing it leaked through the shorts, and I almost cried. Now I'm stuck with a bottle of capsules and out $70, a complete waste."

• San...
• February 6, 2018

"This was the worst decision I have ever made, taking this pill. I am only about 35 pounds overweight, and I joined a national company and attend meetings. I started having orange bowel movements. There were droplets of orange oil all over the toilet bowl. I constantly dripped the oil, and it was such a mess. I dumped the bottle in the trash. I will stick with my program and just lose a bit more slowly. Thanks for nothing, Alli!!"

• Dal...
• November 10, 2017

"I have never had kidney stones and started taking Alli 1-2 times a day a few months ago. I was just taken to the hospital for a kidney stone. I have not changed any other meds or anything else. I believe the stone is a direct result of Alli."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2023

"Don't bother. By the sounds of it... there's nothing beneficial in using Alli. Everyone stating successes here has said they have been on strict diets and exercising. DUH. That's why you're losing weight. Doesn't work if you don't do at least the 'eating right' part. Nothing will. It's not a magic addition. I would say if you're going to diet and be healthy, do that. It didn't add any value, in my opinion."

• uli...
• May 22, 2015

"Used for 12 days. Not a pound lighter. 5'6/150. Just need to lose 5-7 pounds for summer. No time to go exercise now: lots of physical work plus yard. Eat mostly salads and soups already, sugar too, but not a lot. My husband was taking it too. No change. We both are active, usually go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I have a mild metabolism and he has a slow metabolism. It's very hard for both of us to lose a single pound. We did notice BM and I think I noticed more hair loss in me. Did take multivitamins plus calcium. After reading online about all the side effects, recall and bad experiences - I decided to put it aside."

• Che...
• April 18, 2017

"I have always been a small person, but now I am 23 lbs. overweight for the 2nd go-around again. I thought I would try Alli instead of going to get a prescription this time. It cost me $62.00 plus. I have been using it for 3 weeks, and it does absolutely nothing to help curb your appetite, if anything, I seemed to eat more. So I thought I would try taking more than suggested, well, that did nothing either. I will report that there were no side effects or illness or anything like that, which I have read on some postings. Alli was a big waste of money for me, and I will just have to go and get a prescription again, which does work. Alli is not a substitute for a prescription diet pill, no matter what it states."

• Dis...
• December 30, 2016

"Once again I fell for a product despite knowing better. There is no such thing as a weight loss pill. Nothing. Weight loss comes from a modified diet and exercise. There's no magic pill. Not only didn't I lose any weight... I GAINED another 10 lbs. This was a waste of money, and I suspect it messed with my metabolism in the process. The makers of this placebo should refund all our money. Total con."

• Onl...
• September 14, 2016

"Well, let me say that I read through everyone's posts prior to posting. I used Alli and found it to be exactly as stated. I no longer use this product. Losing weight is about getting off your big butt and making the appropriate choices! Move and eat healthy! I run daily and I make wise food choices for the most part, and when I don't, I know that I will be the one to suffer! I am the one who pays the price for the choices that I make! Time for people to start taking responsibility for themselves and stop trying to make someone else the scapegoat. If you want to lose the weight, cut back on calories and move your body - that is the key! Come on people, it isn't rocket science! I did it and lost 112 pounds. Not easy but you can do it!"

• Tou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2019

"I've been using Alli for 6 months now. I was 227 lbs and down to 205 lbs. I get orange oily stools but not as bad as when I first started."

• Squ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2021

"Never, and I mean never, trust a fart while taking these! Imagine opening a pressure cooker full of chili before the pressure is relieved. Good Lord."

• Jac...
• December 10, 2016

"It feels so good to eat with no regret and then see all that fat in the water when I go to the bathroom. What else do I need to say? This medication really works. Very happy!"

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2009

"I started Alli 3 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds. I highly recommend this to anyone that has a hard time controlling what they eat. This pill holds you accountable."