Best Times to Take Orlistat for Optimal Results
When to Take Orlistat During Meals
Orlistat should be taken with each main meal that contains fat, up to three times per day. The optimal timing is immediately before, during, or up to one hour after eating. This prescription weight loss medication works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can skip that orlistat dose.
Orlistat 120mg Dosing Schedule
Take one 120mg capsule three times daily with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Generic orlistat costs from £32.99 for a 4-week supply (84 capsules), or £29.69 with code EDM10. Xenical 120mg, the branded version, is available from £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Both contain the same active ingredient and provide identical clinical effects when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Dietary Timing Considerations
Keep each meal to approximately 15g of fat or less to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals rather than consuming high-fat meals. This prescription weight loss treatment may help reduce fat absorption, but works best when combined with structured dietary changes and increased physical activity.
What Happens When You Take Orlistat
Orlistat acts locally in your gut, not affecting your brain or central nervous system. It blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being digested and absorbed. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system. Individual responses vary, but orlistat may help support weight management when used as part of a comprehensive weight loss programme.
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