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Title: FDA Alert Regarding Counterfeit Alli
Post by: Princess L on January 27, 2010, 09:12:48 PM
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm197857.htm

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Preliminary laboratory tests conducted by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)—the maker of the FDA approved over-the-counter weight-loss product— revealed that the counterfeit version did not contain orlistat, the active ingredient in its product. Instead, the counterfeit product contained the controlled substance sibutramine. Sibutramine is a drug that should not be used in certain patient populations or without physician oversight.  Sibutramine can also interact in a harmful way with other medications the consumer may be taking.

Consumers began reporting suspected counterfeit Alli to GSK in early December 2009.  GSK has determined that the counterfeit product has been sold over the internet. However, there is no evidence at this time that the counterfeit Alli product has been sold through other channels, such as retail stores.
Title: Re: FDA Alert Regarding Counterfeit Alli
Post by: loco on January 28, 2010, 06:59:13 AM
So which one gives people the most diarrhea?
Title: Re: FDA Alert Regarding Counterfeit Alli
Post by: Tito24 on January 28, 2010, 11:29:26 AM
maybe it has the  same dosage as meridia or whatever it called in it..