Omitting dose in anticipation side effects
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Hello everyone,
I've just been prescribed orlistat but I'm really worried about the side effects that some have experienced (oily spotting, flatulence etc.). I know that these are more likely seen if you've eaten a high fat content meal. So could I omit a dose if I know I've eaten a really fatty meal, to reduce inevitable side effects. Will this work? I know this is counter-productive (i.e. orlistat in part works by conditioning one to eat healthily to avoid such side-effects) but this might help stop an isolated, potentially embarassing situation.
For example, I've got a wedding meal coming up next weekend (it's an Indian wedding so I know there will be ghee-laden curries, poppadoms, the lot). It'd be rude not to eat the meal etc. I know this will cause the side-effects, so surely for this one-off I should lay off the orlistat?..
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fatfairy omgnomg
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Good luck.
pinkhen72 omgnomg
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I know others have stopped taking the blue bullets when events like this come up and then go back on them. If you do start taking them. maybe stop the day before and the day of the event just in case. and wear some panty liners just in case. As long as you keep within the fat guidelines running up to the event.
Good luck with what you decide xx
fatfairy pinkhen72
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Might not be as bad if only taking them for a week as I reakon it takes at least a week to start working!! Good luck
Happy_chick omgnomg
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Hope that helps you enjoy your wedding x
omgnomg
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I'm gonna start the pills for the first time tomorrow (I've made sure to be really good today- tracked everything ive eaten on MyFitnessPal and I'm finishing the day with 1f fat shy off the 35g limit!) All the best everyone xx
fatfairy omgnomg
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Good luck. X
omgnomg fatfairy
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fatfairy omgnomg
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When you do start them just drink plenty of water.
To take them for two days and probably feel rubbish then stop them for the wedding and them retake them seems pointless.
I'd get the wedding out the way, enjoy yourself with no 💩worries then be 100% and focused to start your new healthy eating. It's up to you but in two - three days nothing will happen to then stop again.
Hope you have a great time. X
fatfairy omgnomg
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