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FDA Looks Into Alli and Xenical Liver Damage Concerns

heather — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:03:55 +0000

New research shows concern that two popular weight loss drugs, Alli and Xenical, may cause liver damage. On Monday, August 24, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began investigating recent reports that these drugs may be causing liver damage in those who take them.

To date, there have been 30 reported cases of liver damage by those who take Alli, the only non-prescription weight loss drug the FDA has approved, and Xenical, its prescription counterpart. Of the 30 reports, 27 individuals have been hospitalized and six of them have experienced liver failure.

Both drugs are marketed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC, but Xenical is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Roche.

Proponents of the medications including a spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline state that the liver damage may have nothing at all to do with Alli or Xenical use, but rather since liver disorders are common in those who are overweight or obese, these specific liver damage cases are likely due to excess body weight thereby predisposing them to such liver-related conditions.

While the FDA is carefully looking into these cases and determining how direct or indirect the link is between these two drugs and liver damage, the regulatory agency is encouraging all Alli and Xenical users to continue to use their medication according to their doctor’s guidance and to take careful notice of any early signs of liver damage which include nausea, unexplained fatigue, fever and vomiting. If any such signs are experienced, the individual should contact their medical provider as soon as possible.

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FDA Looks Into Alli and Xenical Liver Damage Concerns

Tune In: Wynonna Judd on Rachael Ray

Brandi — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:03:15 +0000

Tune in to the Rachael Ray Show today, as she welcomes guest Wynonna Judd. The singer’s weight has become a public topic of conversation once again as she shares her struggles with weight and recently became the face of Alli diet pill. She gives the audience a glimpse at a day-in-the-life of her diet.

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Singer Wynonna Judd New Alli Spokesperson

Jason — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:32:30 +0000

People magazine is reporting that country music star Wynonna Judd has a New Year’s resolution: to tell the world about Alli. She’s signed on to act as a representative for the super-popular weight loss supplement.

Unlike her half-sister Ashley Judd, Wynonna wasn’t blessed with a Hollywood leading lady figure. Which, in this case, gives her more appeal, since regular folks can relate to her.

“People can see themselves in me and say ‘You know what? If she can do it, I can do it,’” says Judd.

She isn’t just a talking head for the Alli company, she already used the product before this deal was struck.

“This is about me picking something that I know works for me,” say Judd. “I can still plan [my work] and not feel like Alli is dictating my life as I have in the past on other programs. It fits into my schedule.”

Judd is set to release her new album, entitled Sing, on Feb. 3 and embark upon a 2009 tour.

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