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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Alli, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 25% 75% 0% 0%
Confidence 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Digestion 40% 0% 60% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Memory 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 25% 0% 75% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Alli Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Constipation 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Diarrhea 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Dizziness 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Drowsiness 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Fatigue 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Fatty, Oily Stools 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Gas 20% 20% 40% 20% 0%
Headache 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Nausea 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Stomach Ache 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Alli Side Effects
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Bloating 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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31 Jul 2009 effective, no side effects
   —Posted by Anonymous
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06 Apr 2009 Purchased Alli when it first came on the market. Followed directions and diet exactly and was rewarded with severe constipation. At the time the drug company wasn't even recognizing this as a side effect and on there forums would only comment that they were looking into it. Ugh Very bad experience. I discontinued use and thank god Costco returned my money.
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