Hi,
I was prescribed Orlistat/Xenical by my doctor a couple of days ago as I've been struggling to lose any weight after 6 months of dieting. However, he was a bit vague about the details and I'm worried about the dreaded side effects and how it will affect my day to day life.
Firstly, I understand that the side effects are mainly linked to the fat in the food I eat, but am I likely to have any initial side effects? I am in a lot of meetings each day and can't run out to the bathroom every few minutes! Would I be better starting the medication over a weekend to gauge my body's reaction?
Secondly, I tend to eat a fairly low fat diet anyway, but is it better to follow a specific diet programme or class in conjunction with the medication? If so, can anyone recommend one?
Finally, I've read a few forums where people mention not taking the pills with certain meals if they know that the fat content may be high. In particular, I wouldn't want any embarrassing incidents while I'm out with friends, so would it be OK to skip the tablet on these rare occasions? Or would the previous doses still cause the side effects? I know it is cheating slightly, but I also wouldn't want to be confined to my home at all times!
Sorry this is so long and thanks in advance for any responses!
I was prescribed Orlistat/Xenical by my doctor a couple of days ago as I've been struggling to lose any weight after 6 months of dieting. However, he was a bit vague about the details and I'm worried about the dreaded side effects and how it will affect my day to day life.
Firstly, I understand that the side effects are mainly linked to the fat in the food I eat, but am I likely to have any initial side effects? I am in a lot of meetings each day and can't run out to the bathroom every few minutes! Would I be better starting the medication over a weekend to gauge my body's reaction?
Secondly, I tend to eat a fairly low fat diet anyway, but is it better to follow a specific diet programme or class in conjunction with the medication? If so, can anyone recommend one?
Finally, I've read a few forums where people mention not taking the pills with certain meals if they know that the fat content may be high. In particular, I wouldn't want any embarrassing incidents while I'm out with friends, so would it be OK to skip the tablet on these rare occasions? Or would the previous doses still cause the side effects? I know it is cheating slightly, but I also wouldn't want to be confined to my home at all times!
Sorry this is so long and thanks in advance for any responses!