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Originally Posted by lalala
I've read that the FDA has approved an OTC diet pill last week - it's apparently a weaker version of an existing pill for which a prescription is needed
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And that would be an over the counter version of Xenical, a drug that binds to fat in your digestive track and removes it from your body before it can be digested. Unfortunately it's not a great weight loss drug because not only does it remove pesky fat from your diet but it also leaches out any vitamens from the food you eat. You have to take multivitamens with it.
But the worst thing is that a large number of people end up with gas, loose bowels and just generally unpleasant diarrhea-type ailments from this drug. Wear your Depends if you plan on trying this one. We've had several patients shit their pants at the office while taking this drug. Not for many people.
More at Web MD -
Drugs and Treatments - Xenical Oral - Patient Handout from WebMD