Find Your Ideal Orlistat Treatment Duration
How Long Should You Take Orlistat for Weight Loss?
The duration of orlistat treatment varies significantly between individuals and depends on several factors including your weight loss goals, response to treatment, and overall health circumstances. Following an online clinical assessment, a UK-licensed prescriber will recommend an appropriate treatment length based on your specific needs.
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when taken three times daily with meals. Treatment typically begins with shorter supplies to assess tolerance - our 2-week supply costs just £15.20 for generic orlistat or £19.35 for branded Xenical with code EDM10.
Standard Treatment Durations Available
We offer flexible supply options to match your treatment plan:
Orlistat 120mg (Generic):
2 weeks (42 capsules): £16.89 → £15.20 with EDM10
4 weeks (84 capsules): £32.99 → £29.69 with EDM10
8 weeks (168 capsules): £63.99 → £57.59 with EDM10
12 weeks (252 capsules): £95.99 → £86.39 with EDM10
Xenical 120mg (Branded):
2 weeks (42 capsules): £21.50 → £19.35 with EDM10
4 weeks (84 capsules): £42.99 → £38.69 with EDM10
8 weeks (168 capsules): £86.99 → £78.29 with EDM10
12 weeks (252 capsules): £128.99 → £116.09 with EDM10
Factors Affecting Treatment Duration
Your prescriber will consider multiple factors when recommending how long you should take orlistat. Individual response to treatment varies, with some people achieving their weight management goals within weeks while others may benefit from longer-term support. The medication works best alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
Side effects, primarily gastrointestinal, often reduce over time as your diet adapts to lower fat intake. Keeping meals to approximately 15g fat each significantly minimises these effects while maintaining the medication's fat-blocking action.
Alli 60mg - Lower Strength Option
For those preferring a gentler introduction to orlistat treatment, Alli 60mg provides half the dose of prescription strength. Available in 4-week (£28.99), 8-week (£54.99), and 12-week (£129.99) supplies, with 10% savings using code EDM10. This option typically produces milder side effects while still supporting weight management goals.
Clinical Review and Ongoing Support
Treatment duration isn't fixed - your prescriber may recommend continuing, pausing, or stopping based on your progress and any side effects experienced. Our online clinical assessment process allows for regular review without requiring GP appointments. Each consultation includes guidance on diet, lifestyle changes, and realistic expectations for your weight management journey.
Fat-soluble vitamin supplementation is recommended during treatment, taken at bedtime at least 2 hours after your final daily capsule. This helps maintain adequate vitamin A, D, E, and K levels while orlistat blocks dietary fat absorption.
Order Your Orlistat Treatment Today
Start your clinically-supported weight loss journey with a simple online assessment. Our UK-licensed prescribers review applications the same day, with approved prescriptions dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester. Choose next-day delivery for discreet, secure arrival at your address. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, whether you're a new or returning customer.
