What unusual adverse effect does the weight-loss drug Alli produce, and what special precautions does a patient need to do when they are taking?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The drug has an unusual adverse effect. Because Alli acts to decrease the absorption of 25% of the fat in the diet, it produces stools that are fatty and can pass involuntarily. The drug company advises to wear dark pants or bring a change of clothes to work.
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