Choose Your Orlistat Pack Size - Complete Price Guide
Managing Nausea: Pack Size Selection Matters
When starting orlistat treatment, choosing the right pack size helps you assess tolerance while managing costs. Nausea may affect up to 1 in 10 people taking orlistat, typically reducing as your body adapts to the medication and lower-fat diet. Starting with a 2 or 4-week supply allows you to monitor side effects before committing to longer treatment periods.
Orlistat 120mg Generic - Best Value Packs
Our generic orlistat 120mg offers clinically identical effects to branded Xenical at significant savings. Two-week supply (42 capsules) costs £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), perfect for initial tolerance assessment. Four-week supply (84 capsules) at £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10) provides one month's treatment. Eight-week supply (168 capsules) offers better value at £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10). Twelve-week supply (252 capsules) delivers maximum savings at £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10).
Xenical 120mg Branded Packs
Xenical contains identical orlistat 120mg but comes with branded packaging and patient information. Two-week pack costs £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10), four-week supply £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Eight-week pack at £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10) and twelve-week supply £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10). All Xenical packs include comprehensive side effect management guidance.
Alli 60mg - Lower Dose Option
Alli provides half-strength orlistat at 60mg, potentially causing milder side effects including reduced nausea frequency. Four-week supply (42 capsules) costs £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10), eight-week pack £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10), twelve-week supply £129.99 (£116.99 with EDM10). Lower dose may be suitable for those concerned about gastrointestinal side effects.
Nausea Management and Treatment Tips
Nausea from orlistat typically occurs when dietary fat intake exceeds recommendations. Keep meals to approximately 15g fat each to minimise side effects. Take orlistat with or just after meals containing fat - skip doses with fat-free meals. Most patients find nausea reduces significantly within 2-4 weeks as eating habits adapt. Complete your online assessment to discuss side effect concerns with our UK prescribers.
