{"product_id":"orlistat-weight-loss-tablets","title":"Orlistat 120mg tablets","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-orlistat\"\u003eWhat is Orlistat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a BMI of 30 and over (or 28 and over with other risk factors), Orlistat tablets could be an effective treatment to support your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-loss\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrlistat is the generic version of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xenical-weight-loss-tablets\"\u003eXenical\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrlistat is the active ingredient in Xenical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt works in the same way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s a form of medicated weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrlistat helps overweight people lose weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt should be taken three times a day around your mealtimes (from just before eating to an hour after)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-does-orlistat-work\"\u003eHow does Orlistat work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary and effectiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat is a weight loss medication that changes how your body absorbs fat from the foods you eat. Orlistat prevents your body breaking down nearly a 1\/3 of the fat that you eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/2592\/smpc#about-medicine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprevious studies\u003c\/a\u003e, Orlistat assisted 37% of participants with losing at least 5% of their body weight after twelve weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrlistat attaches to the enzymes in your digestive system (lipases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrlistat stops the lipases from breaking down up to a third of the fat you’ve eaten in your meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe undigested fat is not absorbed into your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis fat is then passed out with your stools (faeces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe body absorbs less fat, which can assist with weight loss alongside healthy living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does Orlistat take to work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat starts to affect how you digest fat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/obesity\/treatment\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewithin 1 to 2 days\u003c\/a\u003e. When taking Orlistat you need to follow a calorie-reduced diet plan and regularly exercise for the best results. The more lifestyle changes you make the more weight you may lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Taking Orlistat alone with meals doesn’t guarantee weight loss. As with any weight loss journey, healthy eating and increasing your exercise increases the chances you will lose weight on Orlistat.”\u003c\/em\u003e  - Dr. Bhavini Shah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Orlistat burn existing fat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat doesn’t burn any existing body fat you may have. Instead, it stops your body absorbing around a third of the fat in the foods you eat. When taking Orlistat or Xenical it’s important to follow a low-fat diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"is-orlistat-an-effective-weight-loss-treatment\"\u003eIs Orlistat an effective weight loss treatment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken three times a day for 12 weeks you should aim to lose about 5% of your weight. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/patient.info\/healthy-living\/obesity-overweight\/orlistat-weight-loss-medicine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudies have shown\u003c\/a\u003e that over 6 months some people may lose over 10% of their body weight. However, the speed and quality of Orlistat’s effects depend on your lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Orlistat does help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs, it is only effective if you make complementary lifestyle changes. These include \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/how-much-exercise-do-you-need\"\u003eincreased exercise\u003c\/a\u003e, moderating calorie intake, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/how-to-eat-healthily\"\u003eeating a balanced diet\u003c\/a\u003e, and reducing \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/how-many-calories-in-alcohol\"\u003ealcohol consumption\u003c\/a\u003e. The results are also dependent on your personal commitment and motivation to losing weight. Lifestyle factors such as \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/does-stress-affect-my-weight\"\u003estress\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/losing-weight-as-you-get-older\"\u003eyour age\u003c\/a\u003e also play a part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/signs-of-weight-loss\"\u003enon-scale signs of weight loss\u003c\/a\u003e rather than focusing on the scales to help track your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Although it’s a good idea to check your weight every so often, there are so many other ways you can track your health and weight loss success that do not consider the number of kilograms you weigh.” \u003c\/em\u003e- Dr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-take-orlistat\"\u003eHow to take Orlistat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/missed-your-weight-loss-medication\"\u003etake one capsule\u003c\/a\u003e with water three times a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake one capsule immediately before, during, or up to an hour after each main meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you miss a main meal or if you have a meal containing no fat, Orlistat does not need to be taken. This is because there is nothing for the treatment to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do take Orlistat on an empty stomach, you may experience side effects such as wind and oily stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat only works in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/what-to-eat-when-taking-orlistat\"\u003epresence of dietary fat\u003c\/a\u003e - the fat in foods and drinks. Dietary fat fall into three categories; \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/what-are-fats\"\u003esaturated fats, unsaturated fats and trans fats\u003c\/a\u003e. Fatty foods include cooking oils, cream, nuts and fatty cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"orlistat-dosage\"\u003eOrlistat dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended dose is one 120mg capsule three times a day. Each 120mg capsule is to be taken with one meal. Taking more will not make it work faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable courses of Orlistat from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9795%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003eLength of treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003e120mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003e28 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0992%;\"\u003e120mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5702%;\"\u003e 84 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should only take Orlistat as prescribed and never exceed the stated dose. Your prescription is for you – you should never share prescribed medicines with anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-can-take-orlistat-tablets\"\u003eWho can take Orlistat tablets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat is suitable for people who are medically overweight. We can only prescribe it if you have a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMI of 30 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMI of 28 and over only if you have any other associated risk factors or weight related conditions such as high blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not be suitable for this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat must be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Speak to your doctor or complete an online consultation if you’d like to take this treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-mounjaro\"\u003eWhere to buy Orlistat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat is only available with a prescription from your doctor or one of our clinicians. However, you will need to answer a health questionnaire first to get this treatment. In this questionnaire you will be asked questions like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour height and weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you have used Orlistat or another weight loss treatment before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour current exercise regime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you take any other medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have any allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour medical history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"requesting-mounjaro-from-lloydspharmacy-online-doctor\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between Orlistat and Xenical®?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrlistat is the generic version of the drug \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xenical-weight-loss-tablets\"\u003eXenical®\u003c\/a\u003e. Both treatments contain the same:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize capules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. of capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod of taking treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only major change between \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/difference-between-orlistat-xenical-alli\"\u003eOrlistat and Xenical®\u003c\/a\u003e is their branding. If you’re interested in other weight loss treatments, talk to your GP or visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-loss\"\u003eweight loss hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"orlistat-side-effects\"\u003eOrlistat side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all medicines you may experience side effects. Side effects are more prevalent if you take Orlistat following a fatty meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide effects could include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVery common side effects (more than 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbdominal pain\/discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrgent or increased need to open the bowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatulence (wind) with discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOily discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOily or fatty stools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid stools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow blood sugar levels (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCommon side effects (1 to 10 people)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectal pain\/discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft stools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncontinence (stools)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooth\/gum disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther possible side effects include allergic reactions, diverticulitis, hepatitis, gallstones, pancreatitis and kidney stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.2592.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. 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