Orlistat (Xenical – Roche) 120mg x 84 capsules

Orlistat (Xenical) is used to manage obesity by reversibly inhibiting gastric and pancreatic lipases within the intestines, thereby blocking the absorption of dietary fat. The unabsorbed fat is removed from the body in the stool. Patients taking Orlistat (Xenical) together with diet and lifestyle modications can expect to lose 5-10% of body weight over a 6-12 month period. Orlistat blocks your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins and beta carotene. Therefore, when you use orlistat you should take a daily multivitamin that contains vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene.

Common side effects:

• Steatorrhea: Oily stool. This is an expected effect of the medication
• Loose stool, diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort and bloating
• Headaches, flu like symptoms

Contraindications

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Gallstones
• Liver disease

(This is a prescription medication which should be used under the supervision of a medical professional)