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How Orlistat Works for Weight Management
Orlistat 120mg works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, which may help reduce calorie intake when combined with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Unlike stimulant-based treatments, orlistat acts locally in the gut and is not absorbed into your bloodstream significantly.
Proper Orlistat Dosing Schedule
Take one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. Each dose should be taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after eating. If you skip a meal or eat a fat-free meal, you can skip that dose. Never exceed three capsules per day. This dosing schedule ensures orlistat is present when your body attempts to digest dietary fat.
Essential Diet Guidelines While Using Orlistat
For orlistat to work effectively and minimise side effects, limit fat intake to approximately 15g per meal (30% of daily calories from fat). High-fat meals significantly increase gastrointestinal side effects. Spread your daily fat allowance evenly across three main meals. Take a daily multivitamin at bedtime, at least 2 hours after your last orlistat dose, as the medication may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Orlistat vs Xenical - Same Effect, Different Price
Both contain identical 120mg orlistat doses with the same clinical effect. Generic orlistat offers excellent value at £29.69 for 4 weeks with code EDM10, while branded Xenical costs £38.69 for the same period. Many patients choose generic orlistat for cost-effectiveness. Our 8-week orlistat supply (£57.59 with EDM10) provides better value than shorter courses. All options require the same online prescription process.
Managing Orlistat Side Effects
Gastrointestinal side effects like oily stools, urgent bowel movements, and oily spotting are common, especially initially. These effects indicate the medication is working by preventing fat absorption. Maintaining low-fat meals (15g fat maximum) significantly reduces side effects. Most patients find effects diminish as they adapt to the lower-fat diet. Wearing dark underwear or panty liners may help during the first few weeks.
Online Prescription Process at EverydayMeds
Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. We dispatch from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy with next day delivery across the UK. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed. Order your assessment today and start your weight management journey.
