Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 2)

• kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2021

Orlistat "I purchased Alli at Target. It worked for me. I have only been on it for 2 months. I went from 238 lb to 226 lb. I am happy with the results so far. I am on the path of getting gastric sleeve surgery, but I might not do that if this continues to take off the weight. As long as I eat healthy, there are no side effects, but I do occasionally cheat and deal with the side effects then. It's no big deal though and worth it to me."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2021

"Was prescribed these on Friday, May 22, 21, to try and help me alongside Slimming World. I had a not-so-good first week back. I started taking orlistat right away with my Friday evening meal. Ate healthily and walked a lot/stable duties at my yard. I got weighed on May 24, and I had lost 5 lbs with the help of orlistat. I haven't had any really unpleasant accidents, etc., as of yet. But I do, however, keep fat content to a minimum. I will update next Monday, May 31 results after over a week on it. Overall, 5 lbs is brilliant to lose first time."

• Pif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2021

"I have been taking this for just over two weeks, and I’m down 9 lb. I have just ordered my second month, as I am so impressed! It’s a classic case of what came first, the chicken or the egg? I’m so terrified of the side effects, I have eaten so well over the past few weeks. I track everything I eat on MyFitnessPal, and I am careful that no meal is over 15 g of fat. On the few occasions I have picked at something I shouldn’t, I see the side effects in the morning in the bathroom, but certainly not to the dramatic extent some people are describing. Basically, by taking this, you are forced to eat healthy or face the side effects. It’s really helped me to develop a much more consistent and healthy approach to food, and I really hope that I keep that once I stop taking it."

• Twi...
• May 6, 2021

Orlistat "So one year after having my twins, I decided to start losing my baby fluff. Started at 203, got to 191 and hit that first plateau. I took a small break and allowed myself some time to adjust diet and exercise. I got to 186/188. Then I hovered there for four weeks. Beyond frustrated. I ordered Alli from Amazon and I take it with lunch and dinner. I have had burgers after a five-mile run and an iced nonfat coffee on our trips to town. I have not had the serious explosive side effects that have been mentioned, but I have had wonderful results. I dropped three pounds two days after taking, and that’s when I had the dang burgers! (Plain home-smoked burger on a bun, by the way... not a McGross anything) and I hit 184 the next day. I did not have a crazy bowel movement either. This product will work if you use it correctly."

• asa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2021

"I have been using it already for 2 weeks, and it is a marvelous pill I recommend for anyone to take."

• Cri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

"When researching these tablets, I came across this forum and felt hopeful to try them. I started them 4 months ago and have lost 19 pounds on them and 10 pounds before then. So a total of 29 pounds combined. They are not a miracle pill, you still need to exercise and watch your fat intake. I allow myself a maximum of 15g fat per meal. I do have snacks when I want, but the key is to be in a calorie deficit! And exercise. Then the tablets are gold dust. I’ve had some bad stomach cramps, messy moments, but I only go once a day in the morning after my coffee. Some weeks you won’t lose or you might go up, and that’s completely normal. Consistency is key and it will come off :) best of luck, everyone."

• Cud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2021

"I just started taking Alli 4 days ago. Today was the first orange liquid coming out, but I have lost 5 lbs. already! Happy"

• Don...
• January 16, 2021

Orlistat "I've had no side effects and no weight loss after 3 months, so my physician told me to stop taking the pills. My labs all came back normal, so no thyroid, Cushing's, etc... it was so frustrating! Then, because of the Covid, everything was telemedicine and I got a new physician via Zoom call and she requested a new set of labs and told me I had pre-diabetic insulin resistance. That changed everything! My diet had to change yet again. I'm following more of a high veggie and low any type of carb diet, PLUS the Alli and I am *finally* losing those darn menopause pounds that, literally, sneak up on you. What am I saying? Take Alli to help with weight loss but if it doesn't work, you need to keep working with your physician to get the right combination of diet & exercise for Alli to work. For you pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women out there; keep at it! The weight does, eventually, come off and you don't have to starve yourself or have risky surgery to do it."

• Aak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

"Been on orlistat for a week, lost 4 lb so far. Urgent need for the bathroom all day long, but so worth it. Apart from that, I've not had any side effects. I can see so much oil coming out, it makes you reevaluate what you eat. I haven't changed my diet much at all and not exercising, so I possibly could have lost more if I had done that too."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2020

Orlistat "Started this on Xenical the 13.06.20 at 18st 9lbs and now I'm 16st 0.5lbs and lost 2st 8.5lbs so far, doesn't work if you don't eat well. It encourages you to eat well as you are on the toilet all the time if you don't eat well, so far so good! It really has changed my life"

• Dot...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2020

"I've started taking orlistat again and have lost 10 stone, 5 to go. 7 years ago I lost 19st in 1 year 4 months. Stupidly put it on again. Now, having a medical condition, I have no choice. I lose about 10 lb a month on them. Keep at it, they are great as long as you stick to a healthy diet and exercise."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2020

"I have been using Orlistat for 6 weeks now, and I have lost 7 kg. I’m going to use it for a few months as I’m losing weight very nicely without any side effects, except the oily stools which are normal when you eat a big oily meal. I’m happy until now, fingers crossed."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

"Started orlistat six days ago, 120mg x 3 daily. I am not active as I'm wheelchair-bound, and my weight was creeping up. I have lost a whopping 12lb. The side effects aren't bad, and I reevaluated my diet and calorie count. I am hoping it keeps working."

• Des...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2020

"I have been on Orlistat since March 2019. Had a couple of months break in between this time. I have lost 20 kilos. But now I’m not having any oily stools but have lots of foul-smelling flatulence. Is the Orlistat still working? I need to lose more weight due to the fact I’m only short and am 63 years old. Has anyone else had the same experience but still lost weight? I’m afraid it’s no longer working."

• Des...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2020

Orlistat "Well, I started Xenical in March last year. I had a couple of months off it as I was having bowel problems. I went on my first cruise in November 2019 and I weighed in at 71 kgs. I was 91 kgs to begin with. However, I feel like it’s not working anymore as I can’t seem to shift those last 5 kgs. I’m also not having oily stools. Anyone experience the same?"

• Kei...
• October 12, 2019

"At 130 kgs or around 20 st, I needed to lose weight fast. My father, my two aunt's, and one of my uncles died of a heart attack when they were in their 50s, and I am 48. I really have tried everything, from the gym to changing my diet to even buying a cross trainer, none of it worked. I have started to use these tablets about a month ago, and at first, nothing happened. Then one night, I had my stomach bubbling, and as a bit of fun in front of my wife, I pushed it out as hard as I could. Well, talk about an orange tsunami! I don't think I have ever moved so quickly in my life. I was in the living room, and I think I only took two steps, and I reached the toilet where what can only be explained as the noise of a big dog's mouth purring when it's sleeping. After that, I had to think ahead when my guts started bubbling. It's really strange to see orange bum juice (sorry, but no other words can fit it) in the toilet, but that's a great sign it's working."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

"I have been taking orlistat for exactly 1 month and done 1500 to 20,000 steps per day, and I am over the moon. I have lost 1 stone already."

• Aja...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2019

"This medicine is a lifesaver. I was up to 200 lbs in January 2019. Today I’m down to 174. Plus, I struggled with severe constipation for years. I now just go once a day. This medicine is wonderful."

• Aun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

Orlistat "I've used these many times over the years and always found they helped a lot. Started taking these a month ago and lost almost 2 stone already."

• Sez...
• March 30, 2019

"So last October I went to my doctor and I begged for help as my weight really depressed me. So he put me on orlistat and now 6 months down the line, I'm 16 kg lighter. I've gone from a size 18/20 to 12/14. Best thing I ever did."

• Kym...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2018

"Began in February 2018, I've lost about 17 lbs. Never give up! You can do it!"

• Tif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2018

Orlistat "I started taking Alli 2x a day 10 days ago. I only had 15 pounds that I've been struggling to lose. It's curbed my appetite, and I've lost 3 1/2 pounds in 10 days! The only con is if you eat a high-fat meal, you will be stuck on the toilet tomorrow morning. It will definitely remind you not to do that again. What I love about Alli: no jittery diet pill side effects and rapid weight loss."

• Fit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

"Diagnosed with significant osteoarthritis in both knees, and the doctor decided to give Orlistat a try to help reduce pain quickly. I was extremely wary because of all the horror stories you read online. I have been taking 120 mg x 3 per day and, in 6 weeks, have lost 11 kg. I can honestly say that I have not had ANY side effects whatsoever. I have an app on my phone where I record EVERYTHING that I eat and drink. I take photos of EVERYTHING too, so I know exactly what I’m eating. I worked on a 1400 calorie per day diet with no more than 40 g of fat over 3 meals and 2 snacks. You have to change the way you think about food, if you're serious about losing weight and feeling better, then you have to make changes. Orlistat isn’t a wonder drug, nor is it going to do all the hard work for you, BUT if you change your mindset, move more, and eat a healthy balanced diet, you will see amazing results. Well, I have."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2018

Orlistat "I started taking Alli the other day. I have had to purchase Poise pads, just in case of an oil gas or stool. I have read nothing but horror stories. But I am just experiencing extra bowel movements in the toilet. Mild stomach cramps. I wear the pads in case of anything due to side effects, but have had nothing at all. Lost weight already. But I am not hungry at all. I tried out the first day on a Sunday in case of adverse side effects. So far...so good. Hopefully, this can be my go-to for weight management going forward."

• Twi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

Orlistat "I tried this medication years ago, but couldn't handle the side effects, so I stopped, bad choice. Anyway, I started back on this medication 3 days ago. Haven't eaten any fat, so I haven't had any side effects, and the best part is I've lost 6 lbs! I find being on this medication is teaching me to eat clean and watch my calorie intake. I have a long way to go, but I think I can get there with the help of this medication and exercise."