How long can I stay on the blue tabs
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Hi all
I am due to go back to the doctor for my first month check up. I have lost 8lb in that time and I am over the moon. I have dieted without the Orlistat since January and despite counting points religioulsy (I was following weight watchers) and exercising I only lost 3lb in 3 month. My fear is now that I have lost 8lb that my doctor will say I no longer need the tablets. I was 11stone 12 when I started so no 11stone 4 (only 5ft tall). Does anyone know if I can stay on tablets til I reach my healthy BMi weight of 9stone 6lb??
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trying_hard
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Suza
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I think it all depends on your Dr and how they want to play it, one Dr I went to see would only give me a months supply so got an appt with another and on the advice of the nurse asked for 2mth supply which obviously saves me money and the Dr time as they don't need to see me so often and they agreed on the 2 mths supply. I am seeing the nurse fortnightly.
If one Dr doesn't do what you want see another if possible
mandylyn
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I was told if you lose weight on it you can take it for 12 months - my GP told me to aim at losing a stone in a year...... :cry: I want to lose a stone a month!! LOL :lol: and at least 3 stone in a year!!!
Guest
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Suza
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found these guidelines on patient.info:
* You must lose at least 5% of your weight by three months from starting orlistat, and at least 10% of your weight by six months. If not, the orlistat should not be continued to be prescribed.
* You must be between the ages of 18 and 75 years.
If you continue to lose weight after six months, your doctor may advise that you continue to take orlistat. This may be for up to 1-2 years, or longer if you have a great deal of weight to lose.
sparkles
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