Question by Gabi: Can I take alli [orlistat] while taking champix the anti smoking drug?
I have’nt started taking the alli yet but am preparing to next week by following a low fat diet for the week. I am curious to know if it’s ok to continue taking champix while on it…I know my G.P. will be able to tell me tomorrow but does anyone here know?
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Answer by doxtic
I think you’d have to wait a certain amount of minutes before or after you take it.
So about 30minutes -2 hours, before taking it.
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According to the information posted on their website it doesn’t interact with that specific drug, but as you said it’s best to seek your doctors opinion first.
“alli® has low potential for misuse and drug interactions because of the mechanism of action and minimal systemic absorption. The only known drug interactions can occur with cyclosporine and warfarin (blood-thinning medicine). The OTC label contains warning statements for these two drugs.
Patients should not use alli if they have had an organ transplant or if they are taking medicine to reduce organ rejection
Patients should not use alli if taking cyclosporine; alli can reduce levels of cyclosporine in the blood
Patients on warfarin should talk with their doctor before taking alli; they will need to be monitored closely for changes in coagulation parameters and have their blood tested regularly, which is standard for any individual taking warfarin who is considering starting a new concomitant drug
Patients taking medicine for thyroid disease should talk to their doctor before taking alli
alli does not negatively interfere with diabetes medication; In fact, a clinical trial has demonstrated that patients taking orlistat have been able to reduce or discontinue their diabetes medicine1
No clinically relevant drug interactions were seen when alli was taken in combination with weight loss drugs, such as phentermine or sibutramine2
More important usage information
A multivitamin containing vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene once daily at bedtime is recommended. Orlistat inhibits 25% of dietary fat, and may reduce the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. alli and a multivitamin should not be taken at the same time to gain the most benefit of a multivitamin. However, if they are taken at the same time, at least 70% of the fat-soluble vitamins would be absorbed
Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding
Do not use if an individual has been diagnosed with problems absorbing food or is allergic to any of the ingredients in an alli capsule
Do not use if not overweight
Individuals should talk with a doctor before using alli if they have had gall bladder problems, kidney stones, pancreatitis or if severe abdominal pain occurs”