There is a lot of promotion going on for diet drug Alli. If the marketing is enticing you, you should read an article in USA Today about the diet drug first.

Here's why, dieters are finding out the hard way about the impact of eating fatty foods when taking Alli. For example, Debra Ehiabhi told the newspaper that after a cookie sent her quickly to the nearest bathroom, "I don't play around with eating anything with too much fat in it anymore".

Alli alone will not help you lose weight. Diet and exercise are still required and Alli will force you to stick to a stricter diet. If you are thinking about trying the drug, talk to your doctor and start testing yourself on a strict diet first. If you can't stick to the diet without the pill, you may want to think about whether you are prepared to deal with the messy pants that are a potential side effect of taking Alli.