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How Orlistat Blocks Fat Absorption
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system that normally break down dietary fat. When you take orlistat with food, it blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being digested and absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, reducing the calories stored as body fat. The mechanism is entirely local - orlistat acts in your gut without being significantly absorbed into your bloodstream.
Taking Orlistat With Food - Timing Matters
Take one orlistat 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. You can take it immediately before eating, during your meal, or up to one hour after finishing. If you skip a meal or eat something fat-free, you can skip that dose. This timing ensures orlistat is present when your body attempts to digest dietary fat. Generic orlistat costs £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10).
Why the Mechanism Proves It Works
Orlistat's fat-blocking mechanism is why many patients experience gastrointestinal side effects when eating high-fat meals - these effects actually demonstrate the medicine is working. The unabsorbed fat must exit your body, which can cause oily stools or urgency. Keep meals to approximately 15g fat each to minimise side effects whilst maintaining effectiveness. This direct relationship between fat intake and noticeable effects proves orlistat is actively blocking fat absorption.
Comparing Your Options
All orlistat products work identically - generic orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain the same active ingredient at the same dose. Alli 60mg contains half the strength. For 8 weeks' treatment, generic orlistat costs £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), Xenical costs £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and Alli costs £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10). Choose based on your preference for branded vs generic and desired strength.
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