Alli Diet Pills And Hypothyroidism
It is usually prescribed for long term obesity management alongside.
Alli diet pills and hypothyroidism. On prenatal vitamins at the same tym taking alli diet pills. I did buy some alli. 150mg daily for 3 days 100mg daily for 4 days.
Alli is a 60 milligram over the counter version of orlistat xenical a 120 milligram prescription drug. This drug was first approved by the fda in 1999. Thyroid regulating medications such as levothyroxine can help these symptoms but only if you truly have problems with your thyroid.
I am presently on eltroxin in a week. Synthroid also known by its generic name levothyroxine is taken for hypothyroidism a low functioning thyroid gland. Orlistat may decrease how well the thyroid medicine works.
You might also want to look out for other medicines like cold and flu meds they say not to. Im not sure why but my doctor told me to never take diet pills. There also warning on my medication that says not to take diet pills and if u look on the back of diet pills most of them say do not take if you have thyroid disease even alli says it cuz i looked into taking that.
Alli is approved for use in adults 18 and older who have a body mass index bmi of 25 or more. Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 2 nov 2020 cerner multum updated 2 nov 2020 ashp updated 23 oct 2020. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice diagnosis or treatment.
I ve read that it s not safe to take alli if you have thyroid disease but the warning was don t take it with thyroid med and make sure there s a separation of so many hours between taking the alli and thyroid med because it affects the absorption of the thyroid med don t remember the exact wording. Can you let me know if it is possible to take the slimming pills alli which are new on the market whilst having an under active thyroid. Both alli and xenical are meant to be used as part of a weight loss plan that includes a low calorie low fat diet and regular physical activity.