Diet pills orlistat

Another type of diet pill received FDA approval in 1999. Orlistat, sold under the name of Xenical, was a lipase inhibitor. It affects the body s lipase enzyme and blocks about 30% of fat absorbed by the body. 

Most prescription diet pills are prescribed for shortterm use of not more than several months. Sibutramine and orlistat have been prescribed for longer use in the treatment of significantly obese people. For both medications, this treatment ranged from six months to one year. The safety and effectiveness of use for longer than one year have not been determined. 

Pregnancy and motherhood. Women who are pregnant or nursing their babies should consult with their physician about diet pill use. Orlistat is not recommend-... 

Only two diet pills on the market in 2002 were recommended for long-term use, orlistat and sibutramine. Long-term effects of sibutramine were not known in 2000. 

Other diet pills. Other diet pills are classified in various ways. Orlistat (Xenical) is not classified as a controlled substance. A prescription is required. 

The two best-known prescription diet pills being sold today are sibutramine (brand name Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical). Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant. Orlistat prevents the intestines from absorbing fat. Other medications exist, but they are less common, and people are only supposed to use them for short periods of time. 

The FDA approves Alii, an OTC version of orlistat. It is the first-ever approved OTC weight loss drug of its kind, and the only approved OTC diet pill. 

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