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I don’t think Orlistat is working for me

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bianca58002
bianca58002

I’ve started Orlistat four days ago and haven’t noticed any changes at all, not just on the weight but also on my bowler movements as I only went to the loo once, is this normal  ? What should I do ? 

I did reduce my fat intake 

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  • saf79
    saf79 bianca58002

    Posted

    Hi hun eat fried foods and u wil notice ur bowel movements oftenly as the fat which wil not absorb in yr body it wil come out in your bowel! You need to be eating a good healthy meal with high calories for the capsuls to work! Hope that helps saf 
  • mona94801
    mona94801 bianca58002

    Posted

    You've only gone to the toilet once out of four days? I'd say give it a week or two. If you're still not going to the loo then it's probably made you constipated. That is one of the rare side effects. it says if that happens youre suppose to stop. Are you eating healthy? 

  • michelle86358
    michelle86358 bianca58002

    Posted

    Stick.to it. You wont see side effects if you keep the fat intake down. Some people dont see a change on the scales but do in inches :-) good luck
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