Orlistat (Xenical) 120mg – Healthy U

Description

Orlistat comes as a capsule and a nonprescription capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day with each main meal that contains fat. Take orlistat during a meal or up to 1 hour after a meal. If a meal is missed or does not have fat, you may skip your dose. Follow the directions on your prescription label or the package label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take orlistat exactly as directed.

Prescription and nonprescription variants are both used with an individualized low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise program to help people lose weight. Prescription orlistat is used in overweight people who may also have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease.

It is also used after weight-loss to help people keep from gaining back that weight. Orlistat is in a class of medications called lipase inhibitors. It works by preventing some of the fat in foods eaten from being absorbed in the intestines. This unabsorbed fat is then removed from the body in the stool.

The benefits of using Orlistat include:

• Weight loss: It can help individuals achieve and maintain weight loss by reducing the absorption of dietary fats.
• Weight management: It aids in preventing weight regain after significant weight loss, supporting long-term weight management efforts.
• Improved body composition: By reducing fat absorption, it can lead to improvements in body composition, including reduced body fat percentage.
• Health benefits: Weight loss achieved with Orlistat may provide various health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health and reduced risk of obesity-related conditions.
• Dietary support: Orlistat encourages healthier eating habits by discouraging the consumption of high-fat foods, promoting a more balanced and nutritious diet.

It is important to note that individual results may vary, and Orlistat should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise for optimal results.

Dosage Instructions

Take 3 Times / Day with meals

Side Effects

Some side effects from using Orlistat:

• 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.