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Orlistat is a drug that’s promoted as a treatment for those who are obese and overweight. It blocks some of the fats that you eat by preventing your body from absorbing the fats.
Orlistat works well in reducing weight together with a low calorie diet and exercise.
How does Orlistat works?
Orlistat works by blocking the enzyme from breaking the fats in the foods. This prevents your stomach and intestines from absorbing the fats. At least 30% of the fats that you eat are blocked. As a result, you are losing weight.
The undigested fats passed out from your body in the form of feces. But you need to restrict your calorie intake. This medication does not prevent absorption of calories from non-fat foods and sugar.
What are the uses of Orlistat?
Orlistat can help you lose weight. This medication is used together with your doctor’s approved:
By losing weight, you are keeping your body from different health risks that come along when you are obese. This includes:
How to take Orlistat?
What is the dosage of Orlistat?
The recommended dose is one capsule of 120 mg three times a day with every main meal. The meal must contain fats.
Orlistat effect is seen after 24-48 hours from intake. While taking Orlistat avoid eating meals with high fats. This may cause unpleasant side effect on your intestines and stomach.
What are the precautions in taking Orlistat?
Costs of Generic Orlistat
There is no difference between the generic Orlistat and the branded counterpart. Both drugs have the same active ingredients. But the generic Orlistat is less expensive drug than the branded Xenical. Orlistat 120 mg costs $1.63 per unit price or $49.00 for 30 pills. While the branded Xenical 120 mg costs $207.14 for 30 pills.