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    Condition: Overweight
    4/30/2015 9:16:53 PM

    Reviewer: cwhit4, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    If the offered a negative star rating that's what I would rate the new Alli. Since it was removed from the market due to tampering I had been eagerly waiting its return and now that Alli is back it is not at all like the original Alli. I have been taking the new Alli for over 4 weeks and nothing! I am very familiar with how it worked before and now the new Alli is worthless and should be pul ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    4/8/2015 6:30:41 AM

    Reviewer: AlliWeightLossPillsHaveChanged, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I took Alli a 4-5 years ago, when it was manufacturer in the U.S. and coupled with exercising 5-6 days a week and eating healthy I lost a LOT of weight and went down 6-8 belt holes on my waistline over a 3-6 months. It was truly amazing! I haven't been that lean and looked that in 10 year prior. Since it was removed from the shelves due to "tampering" and is being manufactured in Ind ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    3/20/2015 8:05:48 AM

    Reviewer: anib, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I started taking Alli when it came back on the market after the recall (2015). I had great results before, the new stuff that I bought has changed my heart beat rhythm, it scared the heck out of me. I have never had any heart problems before. After I quit taking it for 24 hours my heart rhythm returned to normal. I am trying to find somewhere that can test the capsules and find out what exactly ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    8/9/2014 12:09:21 PM

    Reviewer: aharold956, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Have used it as advised for nearly 20 years. No problem in handling it.

    Condition: Overweight
    5/30/2014 11:32:22 AM

    Reviewer: db1022, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    If you take th emedication as prescribed and watch the fat intake it works..I lost 18 lbs.

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