Category: Prescription Medications

There are numerous commercials and direct mail pieces sent out about
the miracle diet pill Alli. Alli is the new name for the former over
the counter version of the FDA approved fat blocker Xenical.

Alli,
the over-the-counter version is one-half of the strength of Xenical,
however, Alli, actually produces some of the same adverse side effects
that plagued Xenical users. Some of the Alli Diet Pill side effects
include experiencing gas with oily discharge, inability to control
bowel movements, oily or fatty stools, and oily spotting.

Alli,
however is the only over-the-counter weight loss product with is FDA
approved. Allis makers and advertisers claim that Alli is more than
just a pill. Alli is considered to be a revolutionary weight loss
program. The Alli diet pill works by preventing the dieter’s body from
absorbing some of the fat she eats. The Alli program includes an
independently tailored, online action plan that will help the dieter to
lose weight safely and progressively.

What’s in Allis Starter Pack

Inside
the Alli starter pack you’ll receive the Alli weight loss capsules and
the Alli Shuttle (used to carry Alli capsules in).

There
are also several reference guides that come with the Alli product such
as the Read Me First Guide, the Welcome Guide, the Healthy Eating
Guide, Calorie & Fat Counter, Daily Journal and Quick Facts Cards.

Alli also includes online guidance and support for the dieter so that she can use the Alli program without any interruption.

How Does Alli Work

The
new Alli diet pill does not work as an appetite suppressant. The Alli
diet pill works by preventing the absorption of fat into the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Some critics feel that
if Alli blocks fat so well, it may also block the absorption of
important vitamins and minerals as well resulting in deficiencies
within the body.

Due to the Alli diet pill side
effects, dieters should use Alli or begin the program on a day when
there are no plans for the day. Dieters should consult with their
doctor if any new Alli diet pill side effects should occur while on the
Alli diet pill program.

Atenolol is a beta-blocking drug introduced in 1976 and prescribed
primarily for cardiovascular diseases. Atenolol is also known by the
trade name Tenormin.

Atenolol
side effects are milder than those of its predecessor, propranolol,
which readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, frequently causing
depression and distressing nightmares. Atenolol was formulated with the
blood-brain barrier issue in mind and it is designed specifically to
prevent this interaction with brain function.

One of the more
disturbing of the atenolol side effects is the increased risk its use
brings in developing type 2 diabetes. This increased risk for inducing
type 2 diabetes was found to be unacceptable in the United Kingdom. As
a result the drug was downgraded in 2006 from a first-line treatment
for hypertension and is now a less-frequently prescribed fourth-line
medication.

Diabetics should be forewarned that beta blockers
are known to blunt the nervous system’s response to hypoglycemia,
masking the typical symptoms of tachycardia, sweating, and agitation
which are the classic warning signs when blood sugar levels have
dropped dangerously low.

Patients undergoing treatment for
congestive heart failure should be aware of the atenolol side effects
on the heart muscle. The drug is known to reduce the muscular strength
of the heart, which can lead to serious complications.

When
atenolol is prescribed for patients with congestive heart failure, it
is best to start with the lowest dose possible and offset the
muscle-weakening effects of the atenolol by taking additional
medications that strengthen the heart or relieve other symptoms of
congestive heart failure.

The beta-blocking activity of the
drug can lead to atenolol side effects that affect the respiratory
system. Dangerous bronchospastic reactions can occur when high doses
are prescribed and extreme caution is advised when a history of asthma
is present.

Unlike many prescription medications, including
most of the entire class of beta blockers, atenolol side effects do not
include a toxic accumulation of the drug in the liver. Atenolol is
eliminated by the kidneys instead of the liver, making it an attractive
option for patients suffering from diseases of the liver.

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