Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• ABgal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2016

"Started Orlistat as well as Metformin two days ago. I have no health problems, I just have struggeled with weight forever. So far I've lost 4 lbs in the 2 days of taking both medications. Really hoping this continues. I am on a low cal/low fat diet and yes, I do have very soft stool and I do have bright orange oil when I do pass stool but no accidents so far. It's really not bad at all and for me its a sign that it's working! The pros far outweigh the cons if you have been overweight your whole life. My highest weight was 290 last year and so far I'm at 257. My goal weight is 170."

• Serial...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

Xenical (orlistat) "I promised an update so here it is! Just over 3 weeks since I started taking orlistat and I am now a stone (14 lbs) lighter! My clothes feel looser and I'm over the moon! As others have said, this isn't a 'miracle drug', you do have to change your eating habits and get moving. Knowing the (fairly immediate) consequences of having a fatty meal while on this medication has really helped me to monitor my intake. I've also found it has helped me eat 3 meals a day, which I have never done in my life, I was always a one meal a day (and junk in between) kind of girl! I've never felt so optimistic about losing weight, and being able to keep it off, thanks to my newfound awareness of fat levels in my meals :)"

• Eliza...
• January 31, 2016

Xenical (orlistat) "I've been reading some of the reviews on Xenical and I find some of you complain the drug doesn't work. Let me just clear some stuff up for you. If you aren't on a calorie-limiting diet, you still eat whatever you want and you hardly move a muscle, then this drug is NOT for you. This isn't a magic pill that will make you lose weight overnight without any effort; you have to make the effort to exercise a little, moderate your food portions, and set a calorie limit every day. Xenical just absorbs the food's fats, but it's YOUR JOB to make sure the fat intake is low so you won't have a bad time in the bathroom. Two weeks ago, I weighed 315, which was my heaviest weight. Today I'm 293, and I had already started my weight loss goal before taking Xenical."

• Rustyk
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2016

Alli (orlistat) "I went through a weight loss program at my local hospital (protein shakes, healthy meal). I lost 48 pounds and met my goal in August 2015. Throughout my program and presently, if I have a fatty meal, I take an Alli, maybe one every other day. It is amazing for weight loss maintenance, in the past, the pounds would be creeping back. I keep things in check, but it is wonderful to occasionally have a treat. I highly recommend it for post-weight loss maintenance."

• Serial...
• January 14, 2016

Xenical (orlistat) "I started on Mon, it's now Wed, and I'm already 4lb down! After reading up before I started, I planned my low-fat menu & I've stuck to it! Day 1 - first tablet with a salad at 2 pm. 3 pm, I had the sudden urge, had to wait 30 mins as I was out, and I don't think I could have waited a minute longer! As I had eaten a very healthy lunch, I can only put this down to residual fat in my system from the days before. Since then, I've been fine, no side effects. I'm only 3 days in; however, nothing has EVER stopped me snacking, yet I haven't even wanted to with this. It definitely makes you look at what you are eating to avoid the side effects, which has left me shocked at how much fat I ate before! I will update in a couple of weeks. Good luck to you all!"

• Lady...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2015

"I have been taking orlistat for 4 months now! I have lost 3 stone in 4 months these pills are amazing! Had a few accidents in the beginning! So now I know what I can and cannot eat. to be honest my diet hasn't changed much I've just cut down, I feel that if I was exercising along with taking these pills! I'd lose more weight! But I'm happy with the results so far just 1 stone more to go and I'll be happy."

• Toon
• December 18, 2015

"Hi I've been on orlistat now for 4 weeks had my first weigh in today as I didn't want to get weighed until I went bk to GP. I have lost 22lb it's fantastic so pleased. I have a bit more to go. I have experienced some side effects loose stools lol but if u put the hard work in it pays off onwards and upwards"

• Gundy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "Started xenical 6 days ago. As I'm a nightshift worker without bathroom conveniently available all the time I decided to start on days off & with some fat in my diet to see how severe the consequences maybe. Ate cheese salami & crackers and took a pill..thinking the effects would follow soon. Some 12 hours later the oil / fat passed..& for 6 days that has been my experience. I've lost 2.1 kg so far I'm really happy but have been really thirsty. Which is o.k. Not hungry though.."

• Chris...
• December 8, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "When I got out of high school I weighed about 350 lbs (25 st, 158 kg) so my doctor put me on Xenical and it worked amazingly. For the first time in my life, I was able to lose weight. I lost 70 lbs in about 8 months. It was uncomfortable too, having some sudden needs to use the washroom and leaking oil. But, I saw fatty foods differently and totally changed my eating habits, so I lost another 30 lbs on my own. For about 14 years after that, I kept around that weight, but gained a lot more recently with lifestyle changes, and started the pills again 2 weeks ago. I'm already down 10 lbs, and with a better diet, no bad experiences with the washroom. If you're obese, I highly recommend taking these pills with a good diet and exercise."

• hfwwo...
• November 22, 2015

"horrible but effective"

• nenehh
• November 14, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I've been on Xenical/Orlistat for 5 days and have lost 3.1kg (about 6 lb)! I'm really, really happy with the results. I've had a gastric band 2 and a half years but then gained all the weight (20 kg) back when I went on antidepressants (Citalopram), which then made me feel more depressed as no matter what I did the weight just wouldn't budge - which is very common with antidepressants. I finally quit the meds and noticed I was gaining more weight after. Let's note I did not eat more than a 'fist' portion, as my stomach just cannot physically take it, so it wasn't the food, just my metabolism that basically went on a full year strike. Anyway, I had to turn to Orlistat as a last resort but I am loving it! Finally something's working!!"

• becks
• November 9, 2015

"I've started the orilstat been on them a week and lost 2 pound. is that good anyone?"

• julie...
• October 8, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I have taken these tablets before and they really helped me on my path to weight loss. The doctor gave me 3 months supply I lost a stone and a half then proceeded to lose a further 2 stone myself over the following 2 years slow but taught me portion and fat control and that was with barely any exercising apart from the odd burst of power walks with friends during summer months. So after just having a baby 3 months ago I lost 2 stone instantly in first 2 weeks but due to the section I'm suffering joint pain and tiredness so unable to exercise properly the doctor has given me orlistat/xenical again. It's my first week weigh in tomorrow and I've already lost 6lb in 6 day's and trust me I've not starved just ate more sensibly."

• Drink...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I've been taking this for just 8 days and it WORKS. I am 5'8 and weighed 79.3 kilos at my height. When I weighed myself the day before yesterday, I weighed 77.2. These pills work because they FORCE the fat out of you, and if you eat bad food, they don't care where you are or what you're doing at that moment; you WILL have digestive issues. I have a Fitbit and have been walking back from work 25 mins each day, so along with my normal daily walking, I average 5-6 miles. I lost over 2 kilos without much effort in just over a week. These pills really work. I'll be purchasing more until the beer belly that haunted my late twenties is gone, and I can see my abs again! :-)"

• bear
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low fat diet but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats I just now make a homemade healthier version, which if I'm honest I enjoy more there are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty I recently purchased some chicken sausages and they are lovely. Looking forward to continuing my journey on this medication"

• Eyaness
• August 23, 2015

"I have been taking Orlistat on prescription for about 5 months now adding total I have lost 3 stone I have cut out full fat milk and still have the odd chocolate bar and takeaway. It is brilliant. Now and again u can feel a bit bloated then once you have been to the toilet u feel a whole lot lighter absolutely brilliant drug."

• Sana...
• July 25, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "Hi I started taking this medication 3 days ago. I have been running to the toilet a lot. It takes all the oil out which was very disturbing for me in the start but now getting used 2 it. I weighed 93kg which it about 205 lbs. Dr has advised me 2 come back in a month time and get my weight checked - lets hope for the best and will update u if it worked on me. Good luck 2 every1"

• xmex
• July 8, 2015

"I love this I've been taking these 2 weeks now and lost 12pounds :)"

• Bre...
• July 3, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I took it two weeks n lost TEN POUNDS"

• Stubpb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2015

"Great wonder drug have lost a massive 7 pounds in 2 weeks on this drug. Was 17 stone 4. The weight is still dropping off. Have been put on this as have other medical issues and was putting weight on like no tomorrow. On it for a total over time of 8 weeks my GP wants me down to 14 stone. Great drug with no side effects reported."

• onami...
• May 15, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "I'm on the Implanon so I can't manage to lose weight with anything I do, but with Xenical, I have already lost 2 kgs in just 2 days. I have not exercised as I am sick at the moment. I have two a day with my two meals, lunch and dinner. The only thing I stop myself from is snacking, which is tough. Can't wait to continue with this product!"

• Emswh...
• May 12, 2015

"I am a type 1 diabetic was misdiagnosed as type 2 for 10 years.I have gained 4 stone In a year as I am so insulin resistant and I am currently on 200.units a day of Insulin 6 500g metforming I have neuropathy as well and I'm only 30 years old.I have started weight management programme under NHS for gastric band or bypass surgery but have been given these tablets which a goal to lose 12lb in 6 months.well today after taking g these 4 weeks and the fact I'm on a great deal of mediation I have lose 5kg so 11lb I am over the moon.I really hope this carry in and I can go without the op"

• Laulau
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2015

"I've been taking these two days and already I can feel and see the difference my stomach has went so flat it's unbelivable I'm so happy with the results already and I can't wait to see the ending result I would recommend these to anyone who is willing to loose weight it's amazing. I'm happy with the results in two days so God knows what it will be like after 2 months."

• llc
• February 18, 2015

Xenical (orlistat) "First, let me start by saying yes, if you eat the wrong foods, you will have a bad time. This is a sort of magic pill, but you need the right ingredients. Think low fat! You will become aware of what you can and can't eat. I've been on a low-fat diet with exercise coupled with these pills. I've been working hard and seeing amazing results. My doctor has said I will probably only need these pills for six months to get to where I need to be. My first weigh-in saw me lose 10 kgs, that's around 21 lbs or 1.5 st dependent on what you work with. I've cut out all the bad things and have been walking at least a mile a day, as well as doing other exercises a couple of times a week. I'm living proof it works, no accidents either. 19st 5 to 17st and counting!"

• clo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2015

"Started using orlistat in November and had weigh in today loss 14 pounds, well chuffed doctors pleased. Back wearing clothes I have not worn for a long time. Hoping to lose another Stone by the Next weigh in! "