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Understanding Weight Changes on Orlistat
If you're gaining weight while taking orlistat, several factors may be affecting your treatment outcome. Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, but its effectiveness depends heavily on following a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet alongside the medication. Weight gain during treatment may indicate that dietary adjustments are needed, or that your current approach requires professional review.
Common Reasons for Weight Gain on Orlistat
Orlistat may not be working effectively if you're consuming high-fat meals, as this can lead to significant gastrointestinal side effects without optimal weight management benefits. The medication works best when daily fat intake is limited to approximately 30% of total calories, spread evenly across three main meals. Additionally, compensation behaviours such as increasing carbohydrate or protein intake may offset the calorie reduction from blocked fat absorption.
Professional Treatment Review Available
Our UK-licensed prescribers can assess your current orlistat treatment and provide personalised guidance. We offer prescription orlistat 120mg capsules from £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), with pack sizes including 42 capsules (2 weeks), 84 capsules (4 weeks), 168 capsules (8 weeks), and 252 capsules (12 weeks). For those preferring branded medication, Xenical 120mg is available from £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10). Alli 60mg, the lower-strength option, starts from £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10).
Optimising Your Weight Management Plan
Following clinical assessment, our prescribers may recommend adjustments to your treatment approach. This might include dietary guidance, reviewing your current orlistat dosing schedule, or considering whether a different strength would be more appropriate. Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and work in the same way - the main difference is cost, with generic orlistat offering significant savings.
Order Your Prescription Treatment Today
Complete our online health questionnaire for clinical assessment by a UK-licensed prescriber. If treatment is deemed appropriate, your prescription will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and delivered discreetly to your address with next-day delivery available. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Don't let unexpected weight changes discourage you - professional guidance can help get your treatment back on track.
