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Orlistat (Alli, Xenical) Treatment, Side-Effects, and Doses

What is Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)?

Orlistat (Alli) under the brand name Xenical is an over-the-counter medication used to treat patients with excess weight who want to get rid of it. It acts as a catalyst to reduce weight along with a diet.

Orlistat (Alli) under the brand name Xenical is an over-the-counter medication used to treat patients with excess weight who want to get rid of it. It acts as a catalyst to reduce weight along with a diet.

Orlistat is composed to treat obesity. It is available in the market under the name Xenical by Roche in a large part of the world and Alli by GlaxoSmithKline in the U.K. and the U.S.

How to Consume Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)?

Orlistat is consumed like most medications. It comes in a capsule and is taken through the mouth. Usually, it is prescribed to be taken 3 times with each meal that contains some fat. And, if your meal does not contain fat, doctors suggest skipping the dose because orlistat restricts the absorption of fat.

The recommended dose for Orlistat (120mg) of Xenical is one 120mg capsule three times a day during or after one hour of a fatty meal with liquids.

In Specialty Care Clinic, we provide you with the best medication to help you in your weight loss journey and also examine for any possible side effects if they occur. For expert guidance consult Specialty Care Clinic.

What can be the Side Effects of Orlistat (Alli Xenical)?

After taking orlistat medication some side effects may occur or not. In case of any side effects immediately consult the doctor. Some common symptoms are,

  •    Cough
  •    Diarrhea
  •    Cold shiver
  •    Body pain
  •    Headache
  •    Fever
  •    Pain in bladder
  •    Breathing difficulties
  •    Loss of appetite
  •    Congestion in ear
  •    Nausea
  •    Vomiting
  •    Sweating
  •    Oily or fatty stools
  •    Flatulence
  •    Discharge with gas
  •    Sore throat
  •    Weakness

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There are side effects that are not that frequent but have a possibility

  •    Tooth and gum problems
  •    Problem in breathing
  •    Wheezing
  •    Congestion in chest

Some serious side effects may be

  •    Blood during urination
  •    No urination or less
  •    Confusion or an unbalanced state of mind
  •    Mood swings
  •    Feeling of thirst
  •    Drowsiness
  •    Weight gain
  •    Severe pain in the upper stomach part
  •    Swelling
  •    Short breath

If any of the above-mentioned effects occur immediately go see your doctor or consult with him.

Precautions for Orlistat (Alli Xenical)

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Phentermine or Topiramate or if you have:

  •    Orlistat is strictly prohibited for those who are allergic to this drug or any of its ingredients.
  •    Keep it away from children.
  •    Avoid a low-calorie diet.

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Best among Orlistat or Xenical or Alli


  •    Orlistat (120mg) is a generic prescription while Xenical (120mg) is a branded prescription treatment and Alli (60mg) is an over-the-counter treatment.
  •    Orlistat and Xenical both prevent ⅓ of dietary fat while Alli prevents ¼ of dietary fat from being digested.
  •    Orlistat is cheaper than Xenical but more expensive than Alli, Xenical is the most expensive, and Alli is the cheaper among all.

Warnings before taking Prescription


  •    Should not be taken by breastfeeding women
  •    Pregnant ladies can not intake
  •    People below the age of 18 can not take this medication
  •    Less than a body mass index (BMI) of 28 is prohibited
  •    People with poor digestion can not take
  •    People who have Cholestasis (difficulty in proper flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum)

Orlistat should not be taken more than 6 months or in the condition of no weight loss.

Alli causes some severe kidney and liver injuries so, It is advised to consult a doctor as soon as you see these symptoms like itching, yellow eyes, dark urine, yellowing skin, and light-colored stools.


We at Specialty Care Clinic assist you with high-quality treatment for obesity with our Orlistat (Alli Xenical) medication. We also provide other facilities too. You can contact us at 469-545-9983 for any queries related to Orlistat medication. We are here to help you.