Fat-busting Alli isn't a perfect plan.(Life-Health)

Byline: Suzy Cohen

Q: I've been trying to lose 35 pounds for three years and I take Xenical, when I can afford it. Recently, my pharmacist told me this drug is going over-the-counter. Do you know when?

- J.P., Naples, Fla.

A: Xenical (orlistat 120mg) is not going over-the-counter, but a weaker version of it called Alli is. GlaxoSmithKline will make sure its 'fat-buster' is on shelves by June. Alli (orlistat 60mg) is not a magic pill. It can assist with weight loss, but you must also exercise and eat healthy. Alli sits in your gut and grabs hold of fat from your meals before your body can digest it and incorporate it into your thighs. It zaps about …