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Can Orlistat Give You Stomach Pain?
Yes, orlistat can cause stomach pain and abdominal discomfort. This is one of the most common side effects, affecting more than 1 in 10 people taking the medication. The good news is that stomach pain from orlistat is usually manageable and often improves as your body adapts to the treatment and you adjust your diet accordingly.
Why Does Orlistat Cause Stomach Pain?
Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed in your digestive system. This unabsorbed fat passes through your gut, which can cause abdominal discomfort, cramping, and pain - particularly if you eat high-fat meals. The stomach pain is essentially your digestive system responding to the presence of undigested fat.
How to Reduce Stomach Pain When Taking Orlistat
The most effective way to minimise stomach pain is to keep your fat intake low - approximately 15g of fat per meal or around 30% of your daily calories from fat. When you stick to lower-fat meals, you'll experience significantly fewer gastrointestinal side effects including stomach pain. Spread your fat intake evenly across three main meals rather than having one high-fat meal.
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When to Seek Medical Advice About Stomach Pain
While mild to moderate stomach pain is common with orlistat, you should speak to a healthcare professional if you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent cramping that doesn't improve with dietary adjustments, or any signs of serious complications. Severe stomach pain could indicate a more serious condition requiring medical attention.
Orlistat, Xenical or Alli - Which Causes Less Stomach Pain?
All three products work in the same way, but Alli 60mg contains half the dose of the prescription-strength versions, which may result in milder stomach pain for some people. Generic orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients at the same dose, so stomach pain likelihood is the same - the key difference is cost, with generic orlistat offering better value.
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