When to Take Orlistat: Timing Your Weight Loss Treatment
How to Take Orlistat: Before, During, or After Food
Take one orlistat 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat. You can take it immediately before eating, during your meal, or up to one hour after finishing. This timing ensures the medication works effectively to block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. If you skip a meal or eat something fat-free, omit that dose entirely. Our prescription orlistat 120mg starts from £15.20 per fortnight (£16.89 with EDM10 discount), while branded Xenical costs £19.35 per fortnight with the same active ingredient.
Why Meal Timing Matters for Weight Loss Success
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system that break down dietary fat. Taking it with meals ensures the medication is present when fat digestion occurs. This timing may help support weight management alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. Our 4-week orlistat supply (84 capsules) costs £29.69 with EDM10, providing excellent value for prescription weight loss treatment.
Prescription Orlistat vs Xenical: Same Timing, Different Prices
Both generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and require the same dosing schedule - one capsule with each fat-containing meal, up to three times daily. Generic orlistat offers significant savings: 12-week supplies cost £86.39 with EDM10 versus £116.09 for Xenical. Both are prescription-only medicines requiring clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers.
Managing Side Effects Through Proper Timing and Diet
Taking orlistat correctly with low-fat meals (approximately 15g fat per meal) can help minimise gastrointestinal side effects like oily stools or urgent bowel movements. These effects occur because unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your system - they're actually signs the medication is working. Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals and take a multivitamin at bedtime, at least two hours after your last orlistat dose.
Order Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Online
Our streamlined process makes accessing orlistat simple. Complete our online health questionnaire, receive prescriber review, and get next-day delivery to your door. We stock orlistat 120mg (generic), Xenical 120mg (branded), and Alli 60mg in various pack sizes from 2-week to 12-week supplies. All orders qualify for 10% discount with code EDM10. Start your clinically-supported weight loss journey today through our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy.
