Orlistat Benefits & Uses

Orlistat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Orlistat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orlistat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orlistat is used -

Moderate

Edema

Mild

पेट दर्द
Fat in stool
Frequent urge to have bowel movement
Flatus with discharge
Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Soft stools
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Dizziness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Infection
Fatigue

Orlistat Related Warnings

Is the use of Orlistat safe for pregnant women?

Orlistat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Orlistat safe during breastfeeding?

Orlistat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Kidneys?

Orlistat is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Orlistat on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Orlistat for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Orlistat with Other Drugs

Orlistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Lamivudine

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Efavirenz

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Insulin Aspart

Warfarin

Orlistat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orlistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Thyroid problems
Anorexia Nervosa
Liver Disease
Cholestatic Liver Diseases
Cholecystitis
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Orlistat

Is this Orlistat habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Orlistat is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Orlistat will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Orlistat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Orlistat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Orlistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orlistat

You can take Orlistat with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orlistat

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Orlistat with alcohol.

Unknown