When to Take Orlistat - Complete Timing Guide
Optimal Timing for Orlistat Weight Loss Treatment
The best time to take orlistat is with each main meal that contains fat. Take one 120mg capsule immediately before, during, or up to one hour after breakfast, lunch and dinner. This timing ensures orlistat works effectively by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when it's needed most. If you skip a meal or eat something fat-free, you can skip that dose safely.
Why Timing Matters for Weight Management
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system that break down dietary fat. Taking it at the right time ensures these enzymes are blocked when fat enters your stomach and intestines. This helps reduce calorie intake from dietary fat as part of your structured weight management programme alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Prescription Orlistat vs Xenical - Same Timing, Different Prices
Whether you choose generic orlistat 120mg (from £15.20 for 2 weeks) or branded Xenical 120mg (from £19.35 for 2 weeks), the timing remains identical. Both contain the same active ingredient and work the same way. Generic orlistat offers significant savings - a 4-week supply costs £29.69 with EDM10 compared to £38.69 for Xenical, saving you approximately £9 monthly whilst providing identical clinical effects.
Managing Your Orlistat Schedule
Plan your orlistat doses around three regular meals. Keep fat intake to approximately 15g per meal to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. If you're taking a multivitamin (recommended with orlistat), take it at bedtime - at least 2 hours after your evening orlistat dose. This prevents any potential interaction with fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
Getting Started with Prescription Orlistat
Our UK-licensed prescribers assess your suitability through a comprehensive online consultation. Following clinical approval, we dispense your prescription orlistat from our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester. Choose from 2-week to 12-week supplies, with prices starting from £15.20 using code EDM10. Next day delivery ensures you can start your weight management programme quickly and discreetly.
Order Your Orlistat Treatment Today
Complete our regulated online assessment to access prescription orlistat at competitive prices. Our qualified prescribers review your medical history, BMI, and current medications to determine if orlistat may help support your weight management goals. With 10% off every order and next day delivery, starting your clinically-supported weight loss journey has never been more convenient.
