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looweezy
looweezy

Hi

I've been taking orlistat for just about a week now and have found myself really spotty. Has anyone else had this or could it just be the change in my diet?

Thankssmile

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  • missp
    missp

    Posted

    Hi!

    ive been taking the pills for a few weeks now and the only skin change ive noticed is a couple of dry patches on my leg.

    perhaps taking a multi vitamin might help?

    Pen x

  • SallyC
    SallyC

    Posted

    Hiya...Ive been on them about a fortnight now and I started coming out in spots a week ago. Ive bought vitamins so hoping they will help. Apparently beta carotene helps with the skin, hair and nails.
  • *vic*
    *vic*

    Posted

    yep, i been on them for 3 weeks and never been as spotty before sad hope fully they will clear up soon x
  • UrbanGarlic
    UrbanGarlic

    Posted

    I've been on them for just coming upto a month and also found I've become very spotty with them.

    Not my face so much, but my arms and body are coming out in red spots that look much like bites. :?

  • Tigger
    Tigger

    Posted

    Hi

    Yes this is my third month on them and the dreaded spots started last month. I have never had bad skin but hate these. Started multi vitamins but not done much at the mo

    Tigs

  • Beryl
    Beryl

    Posted

    I have been on orlistat since June 2008 and have developed spots since starting the last pack. I am nearly 60 and have not had spots for 40 years.

    Beryl

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