Alli and Nerve block - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nerve block is reported as a side effect among people who take Alli (orlistat), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Wellbutrin, and have Weight decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nerve block when taking Alli. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,320 people who have side effects when taking Alli from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Alli?

Alli has active ingredients of orlistat. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 22,818 Alli users. Check the latest studies of Alli.

What is Nerve block?

Nerve block (the interruption of signals travelling along a nerve) is found to be associated with 159 drugs and 177 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nerve block.

On Jul, 16, 2026

22,320 people reported to have side effects when taking Alli.
Among them, 15 people (0.07%) have Nerve block.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Alli when they have Nerve block? *

What is the gender of people who have Nerve block when taking Alli? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Nerve block when taking Alli? *

What are other drugs people take besides Alli? *

Wellbutrin: 3 people, 20.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Nerve block? *

Weight Increased: 15 people, 100.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 15 people, 100.00%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 15 people, 100.00%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 15 people, 100.00%
Back Pain: 15 people, 100.00%
Cough: 15 people, 100.00%
Depressed Mood: 15 people, 100.00%
Depression: 15 people, 100.00%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 100.00%
Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Weight Decreased: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Nerve block (177 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on orlistat (the active ingredients of Alli) and Alli (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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