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.
Leonrogens help your body produce and take on new hormones by attaching to them with an endocyt. Like all hormone medications, orlistat can cause potentially serious side effects. The symptoms of andlistat side effects may include:If you experience any other side effects, please tell your health care provider. These are symptoms of a serious adverse reaction to this medication.
Let your health care provider know if you are taking any of these items by reporting to your doctor.
You can buy Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) as an over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy in the UK.
However, Orlistat is a very different type of weight-loss medication, and research suggests it’s not as effective as Wegovy in supporting weight loss.
Wegovy and Orlistat are weight-loss medications approved for use in the UK. However, they are different medications with distinct dosing schedules, costs, and mechanisms of action on the body.
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. Lipases are gut enzymes that break down fat from food, enabling the gut to transport fat into the body to be burnt for energy or stored in our fat cells for later use.
Orlistat blocks lipases, preventing some of the dietary fat from our meals from being digested. This leads to fewer calories being absorbed, which can support weight loss.
Orlistat is a prescription medication produced by two pharmaceutical companies in the UK:
Wegovy is a weight-loss jab manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It’s a weekly weight-loss injection with semaglutide as the active ingredient.
Semaglutide is a that helps reduce hunger and appetite, allowing you to eat fewer calories, lose weight, and manage your blood sugar levels.
Wegovy is approved in the UK for individuals living with obesity to help them eat fewer calories and lose weight.
The over-the-counter version of Orlistat will cost around £18 a month, so it’s a very affordable medication.
In comparison, buying Wegovy and the injectable pens required for four weeks from Second Nature will cost £229 a month, rising to £299.
Orlistat is an affordable medication that is generally well-tolerated. However, it’s less effective than Wegovy. Wegovy is twice as effective as Orlistat for weight loss after one year.
So, if you’re looking for the most affordable weight-loss pill you can purchase over the counter, then Orlistat could be an option.
However, if you have a higher budget and are looking for the most effective weight-loss injection in the UK, semaglutide is a better choice.
Semaglutide is designed as an additional tool for weight management and, in most cases, shouldn’t be considered a lifelong medication.
Instead, it should be used to help you kickstart your weight loss and healthy journey while you commit to living a healthier lifestyle.
Ideally, we’d be able to lose weight without medication and lifestyle changes would be enough to support weight loss in the long term.
We’d generally recommend trying Second Nature’s before considering a weight-loss jab.
Changing your habits is the most sustainable way to achieve long-term weight loss, and it’s also less expensive.
At Second Nature, we’ve been trusted by the NHS since 2017 to support people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to lose weight, manage their blood sugar levels, and lead healthier lifestyles for the long term.
In 2022, the NHS in the BMJ that compared the weight loss outcomes of five providers in the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Second Nature was more than twice as effective at supporting weight loss than the other four providers.
However, if you’ve decided to try semaglutide (when it’s available) but need support in making positive changes to your lifestyle, Second Nature could be an option for you. But it’s worth noting that we have strict eligibility criteria.
Second Nature has been in treatment of weight loss for over 6 years and has (in combination with lifestyle) and a £18 over the counter version of orlistat.Sold and Supplied by Healthylife Pharmacy
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Orlistat is a medication that is used to treat obesity and is sold as a capsules or tablets in a weight loss supplement or meal. Orlistat is a type of medicine called a lipase inhibitor medicine. Lipase inhibitors take in from food and blood. Lipases are semi-synthetic medicines often found in prescription medications and are thought to work by blocking the enzyme lipase. These inhibitors work by blocking the action of lipase, an enzyme produced in the stomach, small intestines and liver. This inhibits the blocking effect of lipase and allows the fat eaten to remain more in the bloodstream. Orlistat is available as an oral tablet and oral suspension and is prescribed for people who are unable to lose weight. Orlistat is taken from food and blood. The tablets dissolve on contact and the lipase inhibitor works by blocking the blocking effect of lipase. Orlistat is not absorbed through the skin and must be taken orally with a glass of water. Orlistat is taken once per day. This is because it is thought to work best when the medicine is given in meals. It is not absorbed through the skin. Orlistat is taken with or without food. Orlistat is safe in children 6 years of age and older. However, it should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor and should not be taken by anyone under the age of 18 years without medical supervision. Orlistat is not recommended for use in children under the age of 6 years due to potential risks to the developing child.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.References:
Orlistat may also be available under the brand names Alli and Xenical, but Alli is only FDA approved. (Nexplancy). Drug Safety in Children 6 to 17 Years of Age. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/about-us/about-person/about-drugs/ Orlistat, Alli.
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