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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Alli (orlistat) Capsules is used for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, when used along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet. It works by blocking absorption of 25% of the fat in a meal. Common side effects include changes in your bowel function because of the unabsorbed fat. Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, a feeling of needing to have a bowel movement right away, increased number of bowel movements, or poor bowel control may occur. These side effects may worsen if you eat more fat than you should.
The recommended dose of Alli for overweight adults 18 years and older is 1 60-mg capsule with each meal containing fat, not to exceed 3 capsules daily. Use with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet. Alli may interact with warfarin, cyclosporine and medicines for thyroid disease. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Alli is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
alli™ (orlistat 60 mg) is indicated for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, when used along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet.
Diet and exercise are the starting points for any weight loss program. Try these first before adding alli (orlistat 60 mg) . Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
To determine if alli (orlistat 60 mg) capsules are right for you, find your height on the chart below. You may consider starting with alli (orlistat 60 mg) if your weight is the same or more than the weight shown for your height.
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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking orlistat and call your doctor at once if you have severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, and a fast heart rate. These could be signs of pancreatitis.
The following side effects occur commonly with the use of orlistat. They are the natural effects of orlistat's fat-blocking action and are actually signs that the medication is working properly. These side effects are u...
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What is Consumer information?
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Dietary fats need to be broken down into smaller pieces before the body can absorb them. Orlistat works by blocki...
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