associated with gastrointestinal side effects including faecal urgency 22%, flatus with rectal discharge 24% and faecal incontinence 11%. Side effects increase if orlistat is taken with a high fat meal
clinical trial data revealed small decreases in serum vitamin A, D, E and beta carotene levels - in the majority of patients the levels remained within the normal range
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Filippatos TD, Derdemezis CS, Gazi IF, et al. Orlistat-associated adverse effects and drug interactions: a critical review. Drug Saf. 2008;31(1):53-65.
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