Orlistat is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlistat is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat, which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.
Orlistat contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlistat decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlistat helps in weight loss.
Take Orlistat as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlistat for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Orlistat do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Orlistat or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlistat if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Orlistat is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman. Orlistat is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Orlistat may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.
Contains Orlistat - Active IngredientOrlistat works by blocking the enzyme which breaks up fat in the food you eat. A low-calorie diet and regular physical activity can help to decrease the amount of fat absorbed by the body. Orlistat works by blocking the enzymes which occur in the gut that occur as a result of food ingestion which breaks down fat.
Orlistat starts to work within 1 hour of taking effect and is quickly absorbed into the body. It does not work in the same way as with some other medications. It may be used as a first-line treatment for obesity 1-2 times a day, with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise 3-5 days a week.
Most side effects do not require medical attention and are resolve over time. Some people experience soft stools, bowel side effects, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, and flatulence (gas) without oily spotting while taking Orlistat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and are slowly resolved over time. Some of the mild side effects of Orlistat include:
Orlistat may be used for weight loss only. You are advised to use Orlistat for as long as your doctor has advised you to do so. Some studies have shown that Orlistat may help to control blood sugar ( Hyperglycemia) in patients with diabetes.
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Orlistat is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlistat is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat, which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.
Orlistat contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlistat decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlistat helps in weight loss.
Take Orlistat as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlistat for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Orlistat do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Orlistat or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlistat if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Orlistat is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman. Orlistat is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Orlistat may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.
The most common side effects of Orlistat are nausea, flatulence (gas), abdominal pain, diarrhea, diarrhoea, dizziness, and vomiting. If you experience any side effects, you should stop taking Orlistat and seek medical help immediately.idepressant-naive men and women.oopsIf you experience any of the following, please inform your doctor:Orlistat is not recommended for women, especially for those women who are breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please avoid taking Orlistat. If you are planning for pregnancy, please avoid Orlistat. Also, if you have any problems with your liver, please report to the doctor immediately. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Orlistat as it may cause a decrease in your blood pressure. Alcohol may also reduce the absorption of Orlistat in the body, so there is a possibility of increased risk of side effects. Before taking Orlistat, please inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant. Orlistat is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of orlistat in overweight adults (BMI >28 kg/m2) who have diabetes. Methods
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 1,542 adults who received orlistat between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2003, and assessed the effectiveness and safety of this product for the management of overweight adults. The study period was a 7-year period (1,542 patients had diabetes). Results
Orlistat was significantly superior to placebo in the primary outcome of diabetes control (primary end point: OR 1.09, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.34,P= 0.038). The mean BMI was approximately 19 kg/m2 in patients treated with orlistat compared with 7.1 kg/m2 in those treated with placebo (OR 1.19, 95% CI 0.89 to 1.55,= 0.039). The use of orlistat was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.09,= 0.01), type 2 diabetes (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.12,= 0.010), and type 3 diabetes (HR 1.35, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.13,= 0.010). The use of orlistat was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.69,= 0.014) and type 2 diabetes (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.07,= 0.010), and was also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.69,= 0.014) and type 3 diabetes (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.14,= 0.014). The use of orlistat was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.11 to 2.10,= 0.010) and type 3 diabetes (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.11 to 2.10,In conclusion, orlistat is an effective option for overweight adults who have diabetes.
Orlistat has been shown to be a safe and well-tolerated drug for the management of overweight adults (BMI >28 kg/m2). However, orlistat may have some potential side effects in certain populations and patients should be monitored for these side effects. The safety of orlistat has not been well established in overweight adults (BMI >28 kg/m2) who have diabetes. Although orlistat was shown to be an effective treatment for overweight adults, orlistat was not associated with the risk of any of the following adverse events: myocardial infarction, stroke, thromboembolic events, cardiovascular death, or sudden death in the general population. The use of orlistat should be avoided in overweight adults who have diabetes.
Citation:Chen, K., & Wang, K. (2017). Orlistat for the Management of Overweight Adult Weight Gain. PLoS ONE 10(12): e0157303. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157303
Editor:Ranesh V. Gupta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, UNITED STATES
Received:July 16, 2017;Accepted:June 30, 2017;Published:June 31, 2017
Copyright:© 2017 Chen et al.
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