- Purpose: Orlistat helps by reducing the absorption of dietary fat.
- Usage:
- Take it alongside a reduced-calorie diet.
- Engage in increased physical activity.
- Eligibility: It’s intended for use in overweight or obese adults.
- Clinically proven to aid in weight loss
- Reduces absorption of dietary fat by about 30%
- Can improve risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes
- Gastrointestinal side effects can be uncomfortable
- Requires adherence to a low-fat diet to minimize side effects
- Potential for rare but serious side effects
Common Side Effects
- Oily or fatty stools (20-30%)
- Increased defecation (22%)
- Flatulence with discharge (24%)
- Oily spotting (27%)
- Abdominal pain or discomfort (9%)
Rare Side Effects
- Severe liver injury (<0.5%)
- Kidney stones (<0.1%)
- Allergic reactions (rash, itching, difficulty breathing) (<0.1%)
- Severe abdominal pain (<0.1%)
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