What is Orlistat?

Orlistat

Orlistat is a commonly prescribed drug designed to treat obesity. It is sold under two brand names by two different manufacturers, on two different availability levels: as a prescription medication Xenical® (Orlistat), and as over-the-counter drug Alli™ (Orlistat). Other brand or generic formulations may also be available.

The best chance to lose weight with long term success is to eat a healthy diet and, to exercise regularly. Orlistat is combined with a reduced-calorie diet (and exercise program) to help people lose weight. Studies have shown that, orlistat in addition with a weight-reducing diet and exercise causes more weight loss than a weight-reducing diet and exercise alone. Orlistat promotes weight loss by preventing the digestion and absorption of fat in food. For more info see how do orlistat capsules work...

Generic name: Orlistat
Brand name: Xenical, Alli

Information You Should Know About Orlistat

- Orlistat should be used only by the person it was prescribed or recommended for:

• Prescription orlistat (Xenical) should not be used by anyone age 12 to 18 without the advice of a doctor.
• Do not give over-the-counter orlistat (Alli) to a child younger than 18 years old.

- Some occasioanl side effects in fact are usual signs that the medication is working properly look like . They are the natural effects of orlistat's fat-blocking action. These side effects are usually temporary and may lessen as you continue treatment with orlistat:

• oily spotting in your undergarments
• oily or fatty stools
• orange or brown colored oil in your stool
• gas with discharge, an oily discharge
• loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements
• an increased number of bowel movements or
• stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain.

Other side effects that may occur while taking orlistat include:

• problems with your teeth or gums
• cold or flu symptoms
• headache, back pain or
• skin rash or itching.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. Stop taking orlistat and call your doctor at once if you have severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, and a fast heart rate. These could be signs of pancreatitis.

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