
Orlistat 120mg
Orlistat belongs to the pharmacologic class of lipase inhibitors and comes in capfuls of 60mg (Alli) and 120 mg (Xenical). Together with low-calory diet Orlistat is used to control one’s weight, fight obesity and prevent the returning of lost weight. The food you eat contains fats in the form of triglycerides that are absorbed in your intestines. Orlistat makes these fats come through your body without being absorbed, as a result the calorie intake is reduced and you start losing weight.
Despite Orlistat 120mg can be bought over-the counter, it is still recommended to see a doctor to find out if the drug is not contraindicated to you. If you are under 12 or suffer from malabsorption syndrome, holestaz, liver disease or you have kidney stones, then you are forbidden to take this medication. People who don’t suffer from obesity as well as pregnant and breast-feeding women are also recommended to avoid taking Orlistat 120mg as his may lead to unpredictable changes in organism or even health problems.
Orlistat is usually taken inside three times a day. You can take it with meal either no later than an hour after it. It should be highlighted that you should keep to a low calorie diet during the period of treatment. You should also keep in mind that exceeding the recommended amount of fats, you are more likely to experience side effects. But if you increase the dosage, you still won’t get increased therapeutic effect.
Speaking about side effects, it should be mentioned that almost all of them are connected with bowel. So, in some cases you may experience oily stools, discomfort, abdomen pain, urgent and increased dejection, bloating, fecal incontinence. Women may also experience changes in the menstrual cycle. Allergies may also take place from time to time or during the whole period of treatment.
It is usually not recommended to take Orlistat 120 mg with other preparations as there may occur interactions that lead to side effects. Still, in certain situations it might be necessary to take 2 or more drugs simultaneously, but in such cases your healthcare provider may change the dosage and the period of treatment. Nevertheless, taking Orlistat together with Cyclosporine is not recommended. Such medications as Linoleic Acid and Warfarin may increase the risk of side effects. It is impossible to estimate the harm or the good from using such preparations as digoxin, oral contraceptives, glibenclamide, nifedipine, as well as phenytoin, furosemide, atenolol and captopril together with Orlistat 120 mg, as there is no clinically significant data concerning their interactions.
Anyway, once you decided to become slimmer and fight your weight problems, you should consult the doctor to find out what kind of regime, eating habits and dosage you have to follow to reach the desired result.
