FDA OKs first non-prescription diet pill

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Xenical (orlistat), known for causing oily stools and farts with excremental shrapnel, will be available in an OTC form called alli.

"The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced its approval of sales of the lower-dose drug without a prescription, with officials stressing that it needs to be used in combination with a diet and exercise program.

'Using this drug alone is unlikely to be beneficial,' said Charles Ganley, FDA's director of non-prescription products."

"When taken with meals the drug — known generically as orlistat — 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 in stools, which can be loose as a result. About half of patients in trials experienced gastrointestinal side effects."

There is no word yet of any government-approved diapers for alli users. Until then, Depends will have to do. Stock prices for adult diaper and detergent manufacturers are predicted to rise. It is likely that younger persons will take the drug opening the market for adolescent diapers to entrepreneurs.