Table 2.
Question | Forum Response Cumulative Rating (1-4) |
Doctor Response Cumulative Rating (1-4) |
Harmful Content? |
---|---|---|---|
Can I take less than the recommended amount?** | 2 | 2 | No |
Can I take a double dose?* | 2 | 3 | No |
Is Alli only for the obese?** | 3 | 4 | No |
Can you stop and start treatment freely?* | 2 | 2 | No |
What are the major side-effects of Alli?** | 3 | 2 | No |
What happens if you forget to take Alli?* | 4 | 4 | No |
Does the body get used to Alli?** | 2 | 1 | No |
How quickly does Alli work?** | No response | 2 | No |
Will my fat come back if I discontinue use?* | 4 | 2 | No |
Does Alli lower cholesterol?** | 1 | 2 | No |
Do most people experience side effects?* | 1.5 | 3 | No |
Does Alli block my vitamins from getting to my body?** |
1 | 4 | No |
Can you combine Alli and phenteramine?** | 0 | 1 | No |
Does Alli affect Irritable bowel syndrome?* | 1 | 2 | Forum answer, relating to colon cleansing |
How long should I wait before eating after taking a pill?* |
2 | 2 | No |
What are the interactions of blood pressure meds and Alli?*** |
3 | 1 | No |
Averages (including 0) | 2.1 | 2.3 | - |
Question was categorized as being best answered using experience by at least one of two clinicians.
Question was categorized as being best answered using scientific knowledge by both clinicians
Question could not be categorized by at least one of two clinicians.