Sometimes, it’s probably just not worth it.

… “When taken with meals, the drug blocks the absorption of about one-quarter of any fat consumed. That fat — about 150 to 200 calories worth — is passed out of the body, potentially resulting in loose stools.

About half of patients in trials experienced gastrointestinal side effects, including leakages and oily discharges.

GlaxoSmithKline is frank about those unpleasant effects, which it says can be controlled if the drug is used properly. The campaign stresses the importance of keeping meals under 15 grams of fat to avoid effects.

Educational materials even recommend people start the program when they have a few days off work, or to bring an extra pair of pants to the office. Experts say a failure to adequately prepare consumers about the effects contributed to Xenical’s limited success.”

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/22/diet.alli.ap/index.html?eref=rss_health

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2 Responses to Sometimes, it’s probably just not worth it.

  1. chrism says:

    So, in other words… this drug comes with a big warning that says: “Caution: you are almost certainly going to shart…be prepared!”

    nice, sign me up! I need a quick way out of a bad meeting.

  2. Evil_bastard says:

    Speaking of drugs, how’s the Chantix working out? You quit smoking yet?

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