Review the side-effects of Orlistat as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Oily spotting, loose stools, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite.
Central Nervous System - Headache and anxiety.
Miscellaneous - Irregular periods, dark colored urine, hives, rash, itching and difficulty in breathing.
Alli, Xenical
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Oily spotting, loose stools, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite.
Central Nervous System - Headache and anxiety.
Miscellaneous - Irregular periods, dark colored urine, hives, rash, itching and difficulty in breathing.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Orlistat
Orlistat(Alli) generic is a lipase inhibitor, prescribed for obesity in adults. It works by blocking the digestion of fats from the diet.Trade Names for Orlistat
India :
Obelit |
Reeshape |
Obfree (60 mg) |
Olisat (60 mg) |
Nipocut |
Cobese (60 mg) |
Zerofat |
O Trim |
Orlimac |
Reeshape 120 |
Orlica |
Olisat (120 mg) |
Orlitroy |
Obitrol |
Nipocut (120 mg) |
Vyfat |
Troyslim |
Cobese (120 mg) |
Obfree |
AM-Slim (60mg)
International :
Alli, Xenical
