I have been on alli for 4 days now taking it when I should. the day before I really went over my fat in take (pizza) but I am constipated and I am drinking lots of water so what do I do just keep going and hope it will start to work?

I started Alli 4 days ago too. I haven't gone over my intake goal yet but I'm having the same problem. I drink tons of water and I've been eating yogurt that's supposed to regulate your digestive system. I'm ready to go but it feels like I'll never go again...haha.

Hi Sarahrip,

You are definitely not alone with this one. Many people have posted with the same question. Here are some common causes:

• Fat - if you have not been reaching your fat goal at each meal this could be contributing to the problem. Many people find relief once they reach their fat goal.
• Iron - if your multivitamin has iron in it you will want to change to one without iron if you are not iron deficient
• Fiber - many people do not get enough fiber in their diet. You can take a supplement like Metamucil to help with this.
• Fluid - without enough fluid, your fiber intake will not matter. The fluid is going to help you go so try for 64 oz per day, with at least half from water
• Binding foods - the BRATT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, tea and toast) is used to treat diarrhea because it is binding. Cut these foods out until you are regular again. Cheese can also cause a problem so limit that for now.

Give these a try and you should have some relief,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD