ORLISTAT WEIGHT LOSS PILLS

  • Orlistat is a medication used to assist with weight loss and prevent weight regain.

    Average weight loss of 5-10% of body weight over a year when combined with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity

  • 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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