Orlistat

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What is Orlistat?

Generic Name: orlistat
Other Brand Names: alli, Xenical
Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.
Orlistat is used together with a reduced-calorie diet and weight maintenance to treat obesity in people with certain risk factors (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol or triglycerides).
Orlistat may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Orlistat (57)

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Hi i was wondering if anybody could help me, i have been taking Orlistat as a slimming aid,...
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Journals about Orlistat(2)

Benefits of Xenical Orlistat a weight loss pill


by Rozane, Oct 20, 2009 02:18AM
Explain different benefits of Xenical over other prescription medicines and Herbal med...

Starting Again


by fluffarina, Jul 08, 2009 02:02AM
Today I am starting my new weight loss regime. I have been prescribed Xenical (Olistat...