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I have just been predscibed orlistat but have not been given any other information, any advise?

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steph2908
steph2908

I have just been predscibed orlistat but have not been given any other information, any advise? I havent taken any of them yet as i have only just picked up my precription.

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  • andrea38402
    andrea38402 steph2908

    Posted

    HI Steph,

    This forum is fantastic, get yourself a huge glass of water and spend some time looking through the posts, thats what I did before I started 3 weeks ago. Look at the posts from BritneySpears, she has lost a tremendous amount of weight on this programme and has a wealth of information.

    I dont feel confident to offer you advise as only starting out on it myself recently, other than to read the posts on the forum.

    Good luck and be patient lol x

    • steph2908
      steph2908 andrea38402

      Posted

      thank you very much.

      I might just send her a message and hope for a reply, as i am completely clueless about this, not to mention a little bit nervous about the side affects (maily the toilet based one). lol

    • andrea38402
      andrea38402 steph2908

      Posted

      Have you read the information in relation to the 5g of fat per 100g and no more than 15g per meal total of 45g per day. that appears to be the best rule of thumb and following a rather unplaesant experience wiht quiche I hva estuck to that and not had any horrible side effects since x
    • steph2908
      steph2908 andrea38402

      Posted

      no that wasnt on my information leaflet. I will bear that in mind though. Think my weakness is going to be chocolate/savories like pastys and quiche. sad
    • andrea38402
      andrea38402 steph2908

      Posted

      no it isnt on the information leaflet, but I think process of elimination on behalf of the more experienced, has determined that is the best theory! x
  • steph2908
    steph2908

    Posted

    1st tablet has just been taken. Slightly scared of any side affects now x
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