What are the side effects of orlistat?

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Orlistat?

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Gas (flatulence) with discharge.
Fatty/oily stools.
Increased defecation.
Fecal incontinence/inability to control bowel movements.
Urgent bowel movements.
Loose stools.
Clay-colored stools.
Diarrhea.

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Stomach pain or upset stomach.
Oily discharge from the anus.
Gas with oily anal discharge.
Oily stools.
More-frequent bowel movements.
Urgent or hard-to-control bowel movements.

How do you take orlistat 120mg?

Orlistat is usually taken 3 times per day with each main meal that contains some fat (no more than 30% of the calories for that meal). You may take the medicine either with your meal or up to 1 hour after eating. If you skip a meal or you eat a meal that does not contain any fat, skip your orlistat dose for that meal.

Why is my orlistat not working?

Some people lose 10% or more of their body weight within six months with the help of orlistat. In others, it is less effective. One reason why orlistat may not work is that you may think that you can relax your weight-reducing diet, and the orlistat will ‘do it all’.

Does oily stool mean orlistat is working?

You don’t need to completely cut out fatty foods when you’re taking orlistat – in fact if you eat a very low fat diet, Orlistat won’t work properly. Over time you will notice where the hidden fats are: if your fat intake is high, you will get oily stools.

Is Orlistat better than phentermine?

Conclusion: Orlistat/phentermine significantly improved the vascular endothelial cell function compared with phentermine alone. Orlistat might have beneficial effects on the decrease of the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in overweight and obese patients with comorbidities.

Can I eat pasta on orlistat?

The ideal Orlistat diet is mildly hypocaloric, meaning you will need to eat slightly fewer calories than you burn. Here are a few quick tips to achieve this: Eat some starchy carbohydrates such as bread, potato, rice and pasta.

How do I know if Xenical is working?

Xenical will start working its wonders after your first dose. But the results will not come overnight. You will start seeing changes within two weeks as long as you follow your meal plan and regular exercise program. Weight loss becomes significant within the first 6 months of using Xenical.

How do I get Xenical for best results?

Take this medication as directed by your doctor, by mouth with liquid sometime during each meal that contains fat or within 1 hour after the meal, usually 3 times daily. If you miss a meal or your meal contains no fat, skip that dose of the medication.

What’s better Saxenda or Orlistat?

Orlistat has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 359 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. Saxenda has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 1346 ratings on Drugs.com.