Orlistat Rectal bleeding
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Hey. I'm 22, 5ft 10 & weigh 112kg. I started taking orlistat Xenical 120mg a week ago. So far so good. I've actually lost 5lbs.
Sorry for the TMI but I noticed two days ago that I'm passing blood whenever I go to the loo. It's not alot of blood, just a little. It's clear/bright red. Its not clotty or anything. Should I be worried?
Oh & in regards to the side effects; thankfully I haven't had many just an increased number of bowel movements and fatty/oily stools but I've been told that unexpected oily spotting on my underwear is bound to happen. I mean, I've had smelly oily stools but thats only when I have fish. Should I be expecting this to happen soon?
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maria2015 mona94801
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mona94801 maria2015
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Oh goodness! You really think so? Did you get it after using orlistat? I didn't know it could cause hemorrhoids. I don't have any of the regualr symptons besides a bloody stool & even thats noy all the time, just sometimes. I'm going to make an appointment with my GP to confirm. Thanks for the response.
Daisy49 mona94801
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mona94801 Daisy49
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rawli1981 mona94801
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hi : I'm just wondering how you go on with Orlistat. i found your post because I'm exactly the same height and weight and having the same side effects. I've been on them for 5 weeks; lost 5 pounds quickly but the weight loss has slowed.
This weekend i noticed blood like you did. what did you do about it? I've stopped taking the tablets for 2 days and had increased side effects since then?
Thanks