How to Take Orlistat: Before, During or After Meals
When to Take Orlistat for Weight Management
Orlistat 120mg capsules should be taken with each main meal containing fat. You can take orlistat immediately before eating, during your meal, or up to one hour after finishing. This timing ensures the medication is present in your digestive system when dietary fat is being processed. If you skip a meal or eat something with no fat, you can skip that dose of orlistat.
UK Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Options
EverydayMeds offers three orlistat options following online clinical assessment. Generic orlistat 120mg provides excellent value from £15.20 per 2-week supply (£13.68 with EDM10). Branded Xenical 120mg contains identical active ingredient from £19.35 (£17.42 with EDM10). Alli 60mg offers a lower-strength option from £26.09 per 4-week supply. All products work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Clinical Assessment and Prescription Process
Our UK-licensed prescribers assess each patient individually through a comprehensive online health questionnaire. Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30 or above, or BMI 28 with weight-related health conditions. The assessment covers medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. Approved prescriptions are dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly across the UK with next day delivery available.
Maximising Treatment Success
Orlistat works most effectively when combined with dietary changes and increased physical activity. Keep dietary fat to approximately 30% of daily calories, spread evenly across three meals. This approach minimises side effects whilst supporting the medication's fat-blocking mechanism. Most patients find taking orlistat during meals helps establish a routine and ensures optimal timing with fat consumption.
Comparing Your Treatment Options
Generic orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients at the same dose, with clinical effects being equivalent. The main difference is cost, with generic orlistat offering savings of approximately £9 per month. Both require prescription following clinical assessment. Alli 60mg provides half the dose for those preferring a gentler starting approach. Choose from 2-week to 12-week supplies with additional savings using discount code EDM10.
Order Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
Complete our online clinical assessment today to access UK prescription orlistat treatment. Our qualified prescribers review applications promptly, with approved prescriptions dispatched from our registered Leicester pharmacy. All medications are sourced through licensed UK pharmaceutical suppliers, ensuring quality and safety. Get 10% off every order with code EDM10, available for new and returning customers.
