The enclosed information (as the bottle) state "Take with food," but not specific.  Is is best to take Alli just before you start eating your meal, 1/2 way through your meal or right after you finish.

 As I am diligently working hard to lose weight, I want to be sure I am getting the best results from Alli as possible.

Thank you,

Misty J.

Hi Misty,

Alli is effective for 2 hours which allows flexibility in dosing.  You can take Alli up to 1 hour before, during, or upto 1 hour after a meal and it will be effective.  It is suggested to be taken with the meal as a reminder to take the dose and as a motivator to stay within your caloric and fat gram guidelines.

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh

 i am also so glad someone asked that and am quite releived at the answer. there have been a couple times where i've sat down to eat (some days are rather a rush) and 1/2 way through my meal realized i forgot my alli pill and took it anyway, hoping and praying it would still be effective. =D

thanks for the post!