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Adverse effects

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  • 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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