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Orlistat
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Pronounced: (OR-li-stat)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Anti-obesity |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is used to help obese people lose weight and keep the weight off while eating a reduced-calorie diet.
Mechanism:
This medicine decreases the amount of fat that is absorbed from your diet.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsThe most common side effects with this medicine include: abdominal discomfort, incresed number of bowel movements, loss of control of bowel movements, urgent need to go to the bathroom, gas with release of stool, oily discharge, clear orange or brown colored bowel movements
Precautions:
Before taking this medicine, notify your health care provider if you have any history of: anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), problems absorbing food (chronic malabsorption), gallbladder problems or gallstones, diabetes, an allergic reaction to this medicine or other medicines or foods or dyes or supplements or preservatives, if you are taking any other weight-loss medicines
Preganant:
Talk to your doctor about using this medicine during pregnancy or nursing to discuss any possible risks to you or your baby. For nursing mothers, this medicine is excreted in breast milk. DO NOT breast feed while taking this medicine.
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Dosage InformationThis medicine is taken by mouth and swallowed with a drink of liquid. Follow the directions that your health care provider has given you. You can take this medicine with each main meal that contains about 30% of the calories from fat. Or you can take the medicine after the meal. DO NOT take your medicine more often than directed. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can skip that dose of the medicine.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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