Orlistat
Indications
- Adjunct in obesity (in conjunction with a mildly hypocaloric diet in individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2or more or in individuals with a BMI of 28 kg/m2or more in the presence of other risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or hypercholesterolaemia)
Drug Interactions
20 drug interactions identified for Orlistat. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Chronic kidney disease; may impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; volume depletion Cautions, further information Vitamin supplementation (especially of vitamin D) may be considered if there is co...
Side Effects
Common or very common Abdominal pain (may be minimised by reduced fat intake); anxiety; diarrhoea; gastrointestinal disorders Frequency not known Anorectal haemorrhage; bullous dermatitis; cholelithia...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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