Orlistat has been shown to cause mild side effects in some individuals. Talk to your health care provider if these do not go away within a few days. If you begin to experience more serious effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Common side effects of orlistat use include:
More serious side effects include:
If you experience any of these side effects, seek medical attention immediately. These are symptoms of a serious adverse reaction–or allergic reaction–to this medication and require treatment right away.
Orlistat has been shown to affect the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin A, D, E and K). This can prevent individuals taking this medication from receiving valuable nutrients from their food. Your doctor may recommend that you take a multivitamin and beta-carotene supplement along with this medication to ensure that you are receiving adequate nutrition from the food you eat.
As with all medication, inform your health care provider of any medical conditions you are currently managing. Let them know if you have or ever had kidney stones, diabetes, liver disease, gallbladder disease, thyroid disease, or an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia). In addition, you should tell them if you have ever had an organ transplant, cholestasis (reduced or stopped bile flow), or malabsorption syndrome.
Tell your provider about any and all medication, prescription drugs, and supplements you are taking before starting treatment with orlistat. Orlistat can interact with substances in the body, causing potentially serious adverse reactions. Specifically, you should inform them of any immunosuppressant medication you are currently taking, such as cyclosporine. You should also let your provider know if you are currently taking blood thinners–like warfarin–or diabetes medication–like metformin.
In addition, let your doctor know if you are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding before starting treatment with this medication.
Let your doctor know if you are:You should bring all your prescription medications, nutritional supplements, oradeshien-type herbs (if you are a healthcare provider) into your home, work, or at a public or private place. This includes prescription drugs like dibenzothine, certanione, dronabinol, digoxin, fenlostine, lecoxin, neomycin, polyketides (etheranting, LISTEN, Nexium), telithromycin, sparflox, and zinant sibutramine.
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This is not a complete list of all medications and vitamins you are taking. Always inform your doctor about any other medications and vitamins you are currently taking before starting treatment with orlistat.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is a beta-lactam antibiotic that works by killing bacteria that are causing infections. Amoxicillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria and preventing the spread of infection to others. It is important to inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications or supplements until advised. Amoxicillin can also interact with certain vitamins, especially fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
It can be caused by a variety of factors including:
If your liver does not allow you to produce enough urine, you are also at risk of becoming jaundiced (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Your doctor may recommend that you go for blood tests, or surgery to remove the excess fluid (the result is jaundice).
If you are taking orlistat for weight loss, your doctor will discuss with you the most appropriate way to take the medication. Orlistat is usually taken with food, or with a meal to reduce the chance of stomach upset. However, if you have been taking orlistat for weight loss, you may still take it. Take the medication at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or drinking a meal. If you take orlistat for weight loss, avoid foods and drinks that contain fat. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other treatment options for weight loss.
Orlistat is available as a capsule that you swallow. If you have been taking orlistat for weight loss, the capsule may be taken with or without food. The capsules may have a different dose, so you can take the medication at the same time each day.
Orlistat (Xenical) is available in the form of tablets, and it is usually taken for weight loss. It is available in the form of pills.
The FDA has approved the first non-drug version of orlistat, also known as Xenical, in which it is taken as a pill, and has been shown to lose weight by approximately 40 to 60 percent. The drug, also known as orlistat, is a prescription drug and is used to treat obesity. It is also sold under the brand name Alli. (Xenical, the active ingredient in Orlistat, is one of the first non-drug versions of orlistat.)
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor, and is the first non-drug version of the weight-loss drug available to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. Xenical is a 120-mg dose of orlistat, and is the only medication approved by the FDA to help with weight loss. Orlistat is taken by mouth once per day or in the morning with meals that contain fat. The recommended starting dose for weight loss is three to four times a day. Xenical is only taken if the person is overweight or obese.
Orlistat is a prescription medication and is not a controlled substance. All medications for weight loss are prescription drugs. FDA and state regulations and guidelines for drugs for weight loss are set by the FDA. The drug manufacturer will produce and market a generic version of orlistat.
The approved weight-loss drugs, along with the approved prescription drugs, are all used to help people lose weight in the hopes that they will keep it off. The drug that is most weight-loss therapy will be taken at least three times a week, and the weight-loss medications will be taken with meals that contain fat.
What's more, orlistat is available in three doses: 1) 120 mg once per day for three days, and 2) 120 mg twice per day for three days. Orlistat is also available in three doses: 120 mg once a day for one week, and 120 mg once daily for three days.The weight-loss drugs are also taken with meals that contain fat, and the weight-loss medications are taken with meals that are full. Orlistat can be taken with or without food, and the weight-loss medications may be taken with meals that contain fat.
There are no known drug interactions between the three drugs.
The approved prescription weight-loss drugs, along with the approved weight-loss drugs and medications, are all used to help people lose weight in the hopes that they will keep it off.
The FDA says it will review the available information from the FDA for all approved prescription weight-loss drugs in the U. S., and will evaluate their safety and effectiveness.
In addition, the FDA says that any weight-loss medications for people with an initial body mass index of 30 or more, or a final body mass index of 30 or more, will not be approved for use in the treatment of obesity. All medications for weight loss will need to be prescribed under the brand name Alli.
What is Alli? Alli, or orlistat, is a prescription drug that is used to help people lose weight when their body mass index is 30 or more. Alli is also sold under the brand name Xenical. (Xenical, the active ingredient in Orlistat, is one of the first non-drug versions of orlistat.) Xenical is a 120-mg dose of orlistat, and is the first medication approved to help people lose weight.Alli is a prescription medication and is used to help people lose weight when their body mass index is 30 or more. Alli is only taken once per day. Alli is only taken if the person is overweight or obese.
Alli is only taken once per day, or in the morning, and is available as a generic, and is also sold under the brand name Alli.
The FDA approved Alli for the treatment of obesity, along with the approved prescription weight-loss drugs, in the U. The drug is also used to help people lose weight when their body mass index is 30 or more.
Healthy weight loss
Top tips for healthy weight loss:
To help you find out if you have a healthy body weight, measure your and waist circumference To lose weight, the energy you take in from food must be less than the energy you use – eat less, move more!
Set yourself realistic goals to achieve a healthy weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can have significant health benefits and can help to set you on a path to a healthier future. Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week
Weight loss can reduce your risk of: heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
It can also reduce the risk of:
High blood pressure Angina (heart condition causing chest pain) High blood cholesterol levels Lower back and joint pain Fertility problems BMI and waist circumference
For most adults:
A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is defined as healthy. A BMI of over 25 is defined as overweight. A BMI of over 30 is defined as obese.
Waist-circumferences for which there is an increased risk and high risk of obesity-related health problems:
Increased risk High risk Men ≥94 cm (37 in) ≥102 cm (40 in) Women ≥80 cm (31.5 in) ≥88 cm (34.5 in)
Sensible weight loss should be seen as an overall lifestyle change which involves eating a healthy balanced diet and doing plenty of physical activity.
Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week. This way, the weight is more likely to stay off. This rate of weight loss is based on using up 600 kcal per day more than you take in. On average, this means consuming no more than 1,400 kcal a day if you are a women, and no more than 1,900 kcal a day if you are a man. The amount of weight you lose will depend on how much weight you need to lose and how active you are.
Further information can be found on the manufacturers
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Orlistat.
The majority of unwanted effects related to the use of Orlistat result from its local action in your digestive system. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment and are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
headache abdominal pain/discomfort urgent or increased need to open the bowels flatulence (wind) with or without discharge oily discharge, oily or fatty stools liquid stools low blood sugar levels (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes) upper respiratory infections flu (influenza)
Some common (very bothersome):
serious skin reactions (haemophagocytic, agranulocytosis, multiple myeloma)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
skin sensitivity to light - the most common - ranging from mild to severe
Very common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
skin sensitivity to light - the most common - ranging from mild to serious
rare (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
acne on the nose (a severe case of alopecia)
Your doctor may prescribe a medicine using Orlistat if you experience these side effects for more than a short period of time, E. D. H.
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