A very good point Skoolie, The primary side effects of the drug are gastrointestinal related, and include steatorrhea, that is, oily, loose stools. Because Alli (orlistat) blocks some of the dietary fat from being absorbed, the fat is excreted unchanged in the feces, fecal incontinence, frequent or urgent bowel movements, and flatulence. To minimize these effects, foods with high fat content should be avoided, the manufacturer advises consumers to follow a low-fat, reduced-calorie diet. Oily stools and flatulence can be controlled by reducing the dietary fat content to somewhere in the region of 15 grams per meal.



