What is Orlistat?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Orlistat is used (either with or without a prescription) in conjunction with lifestyle modification to help people lose weight. It can also be taken to help keep weight off. It works by blocking the absorption of some of the fat eaten.
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How do members experience Orlistat?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 157 | 6 | |
| Weight loss | 15 | 5 | |
| Support weight loss | 9 | 4 | |
| Asthma | 1 | 0 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Anal leakage | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
LoneScout
evaluated on Apr 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight loss: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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