Alli Diet Pills – Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs Alli Weight Loss and Xenical (Orlistat) – Informati Liver Damage: Alli, Xenical and Orlistat Lawyers

After receiving reports of severe liver damage associated with the diet drugs Alli and Xenical, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers of the weight loss pills’ side effects.

If you or a loved one has been given a diagnosis of liver damage after having taken Alli or Xenical, contact diet pill attorneys at St. Louis firm Carey, Danis & Lowe by filling out our online contact form or calling 800-721-2519 toll free.

Liver Damage and Orlistat

Orlistat is the active ingredient in Xenical, a prescription diet drug, and Alli, an over-the-counter weight loss pill.

In 1999 the FDA approved Xenical, which contains 120 mg of orlistat, for weight loss. To obtain the 120-mg version of orlistat, patients needed a prescription. The medication was prescribed both for weight loss and to reduce the risk of regaining weight after weight loss.

In 2007 the FDA approved Alli, which contains 60 mg of orlistat, as an over-the-counter diet aid for overweight adults.

After the FDA reviewed reports of severe liver injury in people taking orlistat, it approved a new label on Xenical and is working on a revised label for Alli.

The FDA’s initial review of orlistat turned up 32 reports of serious liver injury, including six cases of liver failure. A comprehensive review identified 13 cases involving severe liver injury associated with orlistat. Two patients died of liver failure, and three required liver transplants.

Alli Diet Pills

Many consumers are now wondering: Is Alli safe for weight loss?

At least one of the cases of serious liver injury reviewed involved the nonprescription Alli. If you or a loved one is using Alli now, you should watch for the following warning signs of liver damage:

• Itching
• Yellow eyes
• Yellow skin
• Dark urine
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite

Xenical Side Effects

The FDA has received 12 reports of serious liver damage in patients who have been prescribed Xenical. Some Xenical users with liver damage have died, and others have required transplants.

The potential for fatal or long-lasting Xenical side effects prompted the FDA to approve a revised label that includes safety information and noted the reports of liver injury.

The FDA urges anyone who has taken Xenical or Alli and sustained liver damage to report the experience to the agency.

Alli, Xenical and Orlistat Lawsuit Information

If you or a loved one has sustained liver damage after taking Alli or Xenical and you want to learn more about lawsuits linked to these weight loss drugs, contact Carey, Danis & Lowe by filling out our online contact form or calling 800-721-2519 toll free. We can help. Carey & Danis is a national law firm that represents individuals injured by America's largest corporations.