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 Feb 25 2007, 12:37 PM
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Recent article: QUOTE Fat-pill risks
Is it wise to make a clinically proven weight-loss pill available over the counter?
Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline last week secured Food and Drug Administration approval to sell orlistat, which blocks the absorption of fat into the body, in US pharmacies. However, health advocates say those vulnerable to eating disorders may be tempted to misuse the drug. "It could be a portal or entryway into eating disorder illnesses, especially for teenage girls," says Doug Bunnell, a director of the US National Eating Disorders Association.
GlaxoSmithKline believes the drug, which will be sold under the brand name Alli, is an important tool in combating obesity, and will require US retailers to ensure purchasers are at least 18. The company says it will work closely with eating disorder groups to reduce the risk of misuse.
However, in Australia health officials are considering returning a similar weight-loss drug made by Roche to prescription-only status after the Australian Consumers' Association complained that the firm was advertising the drug to teenagers.
New Scientist magazine, February 17-23, 2007 issue
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Feb 25 2007, 01:05 PM
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That is an interesting article..............I feel drugs like these should not be sold over the counter because it would be too easy and triggering for (young) people with a eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa. Pills like these can be very dangerous if not used under professional supervision! Please be careful everybody and talk to your GP before considering these news pills. Be safe, SN 
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Feb 25 2007, 01:16 PM
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i feel the same, this should not be available otc. i saw that one in the news here and some of our local docs aren't concerned (that's scary) with it because if you do take too many you'll be busy going to bathroom... a lot. they believe it is only targeting the 'bigger' population in their early 30's + and only those who have failed to lose weight with dieting and excerise alone are going to consume that drug. that's very scary and can result in a lot of unnecessary health risks ...  please do not ever consume diet pills without the close supervision of your doc! ~adorabelle
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Feb 25 2007, 03:31 PM
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I strongly agree. They are taken, abused, too often and by many young girls and need to be much less accessable. They can be harmful to the body when misused. I believe that, yes, this type of drug can be a start, or a 'gateway tool' to future eating disorders. If the pills are not right there in people's faces, does it not seem less likely for people to get ideas and to get their hands on them? Health should come way before profit! Those who can benefit from these drugs can get them by prescription, so...
Wonder what we can do. Thinking there must be a way we can contribute in bringing a solution to this problem. I've got to research this.
Good article find, K.
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QUOTE(violetspike @ Feb 25 2007, 04:31 PM)  I strongly agree. They are taken, abused, too often and by many young girls and need to be much less accessable. They can be harmful to the body when misused. I believe that, yes, this type of drug can be a start, or a 'gateway tool' to future eating disorders. If the pills are not right there in people's faces, does it not seem less likely for people to get ideas and to get their hands on them? Health should come way before profit! Those who can benefit from these drugs can get them by prescription, so...
Wonder what we can do. Thinking there must be a way we can contribute in bringing a solution to this problem. I've got to research this.
Good article find, K. I agree!!! good article. young girls do not need any more access to diet aides. there are already enough dangerous things out there. medication has definately become for profit in too many areas for sure!!! peace, lizzie
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Jun 21 2007, 02:53 PM
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It definately should not be over the counter, you should have to get your doctor to prescribe it to make sure it is only given to obese people.
I know for a fact that if I relapsed I would be hunting that drug down... I mean its an anorexic's dream!
If they sell it over the counter there will be serious trouble, I dont know how you could prevent it from getting to eating disordered people (over 18) other than by making it prescription-only.
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Jun 23 2007, 08:11 PM
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It probably would be better as a prescription-only drug, but I admit I am anxious to try it. Yes, I know I'm in the minority here, but when it comes to weight loss, I've done lots of worse things than take a diet pill. However, I'm curious if it is useless if the person taking it rarely eats any fat. Since I rarely, if ever, eat food with any fat, I'd like to know ahead of time if I should just save my money.
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 Dec 30 2007, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE (kstours @ Feb 25 2007, 12:37 PM) Recent article: QUOTE Fat-pill risks
Is it wise to make a clinically proven weight-loss pill available over the counter?
Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline last week secured Food and Drug Administration approval to sell orlistat, which blocks the absorption of fat into the body, in US pharmacies. However, health advocates say those vulnerable to eating disorders may be tempted to misuse the drug. "It could be a portal or entryway into eating disorder illnesses, especially for teenage girls," says Doug Bunnell, a director of the US National Eating Disorders Association.
GlaxoSmithKline believes the drug, which will be sold under the brand name Alli, is an important tool in combating obesity, and will require US retailers to ensure purchasers are at least 18. The company says it will work closely with eating disorder groups to reduce the risk of misuse.
However, in Australia health officials are considering returning a similar weight-loss drug made by Roche to prescription-only status after the Australian Consumers' Association complained that the firm was advertising the drug to teenagers.
New Scientist magazine, February 17-23, 2007 issue
Hi... I've suffered from ana/bulimia from the age of 17... am now recovered but still do the occasional diet, still have the occasional desire to start a "serious diet" although I'm able to stop myself these days with the help of antidepressants...
At any rate, I have tried this pill when it was prescription only and also as the Alli drug.... needless to say, it does help somewhat but long term it's just a quick fix like the others... I hate to sound cliche', but the only workable solution I've ever found is good old fashioned exercise (treadmill for me) and eating real food, ie. cut out the junk.... 
This post has been edited by MessyMom: Dec 30 2007, 09:20 PM
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Mar 15 2008, 10:27 PM
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I've been tempted many times to use over the counter weight loss remedies, but was always scared of the damage they could do.... So I started drinking a lot of green tea... seems to work fine for me! It helps keep of excess weight and it's really healthy for your immune system too. And it doesn't make you *lose* weight like pills do, it just keeps everything in a healthy balance....
Cheers,
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Mar 21 2008, 12:52 AM
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Dam those pills are so hard to walk away from while in the pharmacy. I could easily scratch one or two binges and I'd have enough to buy their candy pills. Yet it's like their beckoning me. At this point in my illness I'm not sure it would make any difference but if I had the cash I'd defeinly give them a try. I've been bough by their sleazy scare tactics. I'm NEVER bought by any companies PR and advertising. It makes me feel week.
This post has been edited by quinnefer: Mar 21 2008, 12:53 AM
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Aug 4 2009, 09:45 AM
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I have been given a month of these this morning by my doctor. After over 7 years of being overweight, and before that struggling with other EDs, my anorexia in my teens meant I partially delayed my puberty. I hope that these pills may help my struggle and try to get me to eat three sensible meals a day. I've been told if I don't lose weight within a month of taking them they will be withdrawn and this has definitely convinced me to work towards a better tomorrow.
This post has been edited by akanassi: Aug 4 2009, 09:46 AM
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Aug 7 2009, 03:53 PM
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Reading this more coherently I am sort of writing in the wrong area. My pills aren't actually alli (over the counter) they are the same active ingredient but double the strength. The thing with this medication is you only take them when you eat so now I am having to eat 3 times a day to take the full 84 I have for the month. I am also cycling 5km a day on my exercise bike atm and I finally feel like I am acheiving something.
The over the counter pills are very expensive in the Uk though.
Lola
This post has been edited by akanassi: Aug 7 2009, 03:54 PM
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