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hi
i have been on xenical (orlistat 120mg) for about a month but i have had some weird side effects and wondered if anyone else had the same?? i have had been having bloody/brown vaginal discharge pretty much from i started the tablets and this has never happened before.
could it be something to do with the contraceptive pill and orlistat together??
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saf79 ed2468
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u need to go and see your Gp dont think this is normal
Alh1977 ed2468
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I also experienced this on orlistat but at the time assumed it was to do with the contraceptive injection as i have experienced this before when not taking orlistat
if it continues and doesnt settle down id see the gp
ed2468 Alh1977
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ok thank you!
how long did the bleeding/discharge continue for you if you dont mind me asking?
Alh1977 ed2468
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Hi
it was a quite a while - maybe 8 weeks on and off
ed2468 Alh1977
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did you go to your gp about it?
joshuapryce1987 ed2468
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I do not think its side effects from the medication, but it definitely sounds like an infection. If the discharge is bloody and brown, its a cause for concern.