Orlistat is used to treat obesity (Weight loss) along with a reduced calorie and lower-fat diet in adults (18 years and above).
Orlistat: Anti-obesity drugs
Orlistat works by attaching to the enzymes in your digestive system (lipases) and preventing them from breaking down some of the fat that you’ve consumed during your meal. The fat that is not digested cannot be absorbed and it is removed by your body.
Consult your doctor if you experience:
Orlistat is used to treat obesity (Weight loss) along with a reduced calorie and lower-fat diet in adults (18 years and above).
Orlistat: Anti-obesity drugs
Orlistat works by attaching to the enzymes in your digestive system (lipases) and preventing them from breaking down some of the fat that you’ve consumed during your meal. The fat that is not digested cannot be absorbed and it is removed by your body.
Consult your doctor if you experience:
Orlistat, glicopram, quinidine, amiodarone and other medications that are prescribed to you may interact with it if taken with or without food. You should not take Orlistat or any of the other medications with food or supplements, as these may lead to severe interactions.
Please note that food or systemic medication may result in interactions with or without food, as well as increased risk of serious side effects. To ensure you find the best combination of treatment for your needs, the recommended healthcareboard is for your pharmacist only. If you have questions about the effects of other medications, please consult your doctor.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using Orlistat and each time you get a refill. If you have any concerns or questions, discuss with your doctor the following information about Orlistat.
Orlistat increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and beta-carotene. To ensure you are getting the adequate levels of the medication, take it at the same time each day as stated on the packaging. Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor.
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You can buy Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) as an over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy in the UK.
However, Orlistat is a very different type of weight-loss medication, and research suggests it’s not as effective as Wegovy in supporting weight loss.
Wegovy and Orlistat are weight-loss medications approved for use in the UK. However, they are different medications with distinct dosing schedules, costs, and mechanisms of action on the body.
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. Lipases are gut enzymes that break down fat from food, enabling the gut to transport fat into the body to be burnt for energy or stored in our fat cells for later use.
Orlistat blocks lipases, preventing some of the dietary fat from our meals from being digested. This leads to fewer calories being absorbed, which can support weight loss.
Orlistat is a prescription medication produced by two pharmaceutical companies in the UK:
Wegovy is a weight-loss jab manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It’s a weekly weight-loss injection with semaglutide as the active ingredient.
Semaglutide is a that helps reduce hunger and appetite, allowing you to eat fewer calories, lose weight, and manage your blood sugar levels.
Wegovy is approved in the UK for individuals living with obesity to help them eat fewer calories and lose weight.
The over-the-counter version of Orlistat will cost around £18 a month, so it’s a very affordable medication.
In comparison, buying Wegovy and the injectable pens required for four weeks from Second Nature will cost £229 a month, rising to £299.
Orlistat is an affordable medication that is generally well-tolerated. However, it’s less effective than Wegovy. Wegovy is twice as effective as Orlistat for weight loss after one year.
So, if you’re looking for the most affordable weight-loss pill you can purchase over the counter, then Orlistat could be an option.
However, if you have a higher budget and are looking for the most effective weight-loss injection in the UK, semaglutide is a better choice.
Semaglutide is designed as an additional tool for weight management and, in most cases, shouldn’t be considered a lifelong medication.
Instead, it should be used to help you kickstart your weight loss and healthy journey while you commit to living a healthier lifestyle.
Ideally, we’d be able to lose weight without medication and lifestyle changes would be enough to support weight loss in the long term.
We’d generally recommend trying Second Nature’s before considering a weight-loss jab.
Changing your habits is the most sustainable way to achieve long-term weight loss, and it’s also less expensive.
At Second Nature, we’ve been trusted by the NHS since 2017 to support people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to lose weight, manage their blood sugar levels, and lead healthier lifestyles for the long term.
In 2022, the NHS in the BMJ that compared the weight loss outcomes of five providers in the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Second Nature was more than twice as effective at supporting weight loss than the other four providers.
However, if you’ve decided to try semaglutide (when it’s available) but need support in making positive changes to your lifestyle, Second Nature could be an option for you. But it’s worth noting that we have strict eligibility criteria.
Second Nature has been in medicine for a few years and can be found for sale hereHowever, as you may or may of products in the UK, Second Nature can’t be used for weight loss.
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