What is orlistat tablet used for?

Orlistat (prescription and nonprescription) is 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.

How does orlistat help with weight loss?

Orlistat (the active ingredient in Alli) promotes weight loss by decreasing the amount of dietary fat absorbed in your intestines. Lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract, helps break down dietary fat into smaller parts, so it can be used or stored for energy. Orlistat blocks the work of lipase.

When should orlistat be taken?

Orlistat prevents the absorption of some of the fat you eat. You should take it with liquids during the meal or up to 1 hour after eating. If you occasionally miss a meal or eat a meal that contains no fat, you should skip the dose of orlistat.

What side effects does orlistat have?

More common

  • Abdominal or stomach pain or discomfort.
  • back pain.
  • difficulty with moving.
  • gas with leaky bowel movements.
  • inability to hold bowel movement.
  • increases in bowel movements.
  • loss of bowel control.
  • oily bowel movements.

How much weight can I lose with orlistat?

Orlistat (brand name: alli) is an FDA-approved OTC medication that can help overweight adults lose weight. Orlistat works by blocking fat from being absorbed into the body after it is eaten during a meal. Approximately 5 to 10 pounds may be lost during the first 6 months of orlistat use.

How much weight will I lose with orlistat?

Has anyone lost weight with orlistat?

One clinical trial studying the effects of orlistat on weight loss in 743 overweight patients, found that after the first year, those taking orlistat had lost on average 10.3kg of weight. Another clinical trial has looked at the effects of Orlistat over a 6-month period in 80 obese individuals.

How much does Orlistat cost?

Orlistat is used to help people lose weight and maintain weight loss while eating a reduced-calorie diet. This medicine decreases the amount of fat that is absorbed from your diet. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Xenical is around $615.73, 23% off the average retail price of $807.94.