Oral administration of orlistat significantly impairs gallbladder emptying
Maximal contraction was reached after 35 to 40 min, the maximal gallbladder
Orlistat, a semisynthetic derivative of lipstatin, is a potent and selective inhibitor of these enzymes, with little or no activity against amylase, trypsin, chymotrypsin and phospholipases
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Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
It may come on suddenly or it may develop over time
Pregnancy
As a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, it acts in the gastrointestinal lumen and is indicated for use in obesity
alli is indicated for use by overweight adults 18 years of age or older, when used along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet
A doctor will request that people follow a low fat diet leading up to the surgery
It also comes in a lower strength dose and sold under the brand names: Beacita
Orlistat This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and Gallbladder disease, malabsorption syndrome, or poor eating habits
I've been losing 3+ lbs a week with help from Orlistat
This is likely a reason for the recommendation against orlistat (alli or xenical) for weight loss in people with gallstones