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I need to lose 7 stone and GPhas given me Orilistat to take 3 times a day with meals. I’ve read the side effects and I’m terrified, in my job I travel all over the country and attend meetings and worried about what may happen. Is it that bad? Also is it worth it does it actually work? Would appreciate any guidance or experiences
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jackie44440 lisa93111
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Yes they do work. You will only get the side effects if you have too much fat.
When I first went on Orlistat my doctor told me no more than 30g of fat a day. She advised splitting that as 5g for breakfast, 10g for lunch and 15g for dinner. Obviously you can adjust that to suit you but it gives you a general guideline to work with.
Give them a go, as I said they do work and hopefully you'll get a pleasant surprise on your first weigh in. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
lisa93111 jackie44440
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