Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• stef
• December 9, 2014

Alli (orlistat) "Lost 45 lbs. on Alli in about 10 months. I got pregnant and sadly am back where I started. I will be starting on Alli again next month. It's a great boost to get you working in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle."

• Courts
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "I have only been on this medication for 2 months now. In my first weigh-in, I lost 6 lb 6 oz, and in my second weigh-in, I lost the same again, overall 12 lb 12 oz. Just 2 lb short of a stone, couldn't believe I've lost weight so quickly when I could never lose weight on my own. I've not exercised on these tablets and have just eaten normally, which is naughty of me. I started off at 21 stone, and I'm now at 20. Got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what I was originally. If I keep this up though and eat healthily and exercise more, I'll be slim before I know it, and I'll be happy again."

• dkreed
• November 2, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "I took Xenical years ago. I was working a very physical postal job, so I did get quite a bit of exercise, but before taking it, I had not lost much. Once I started it, I lost thirty pounds within a couple of months with very little effort. Side effects were minimal as long as I didn't eat excessive fat, but as good as it worked, I could handle them."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "Just starting month 3 on Xenical. My BMI has dropped below 30, so no longer obese. Still a way to go, but over a stone gone & kept off. Feel so much better. Sleeping better, eating better & jogging (never jogged in my life!). Looking forward to my next weigh-in in Sept."

• skinny...
• August 7, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "I love this medicine! Weight loss seems effortless while being on it. Lost 20 pounds."

• Viola
• July 20, 2014

Alli (orlistat) "Alli works great for me. At first, I lost 30 pounds in less than a year, stopped it for a while, gained some back but went back on it and lost another 12 lbs. I have been off it for 4 months because of the latest recall and am trying to be good. I loved Alli because bowel movements were regular and I didn't have to take it unless I ate more fatty stuff than I should. When will it be back? I hope it does come back soon!"

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "Just been back for my 2nd month of tablets. Lost 10 lbs in the 1st 3 weeks of being on Xenical & gone from a size 18 to a comfortable 16. Eating more healthily, but need to start exercising if this is going to work properly. It doesn't work for everyone, but definitely worth trying if you're struggling with your weight."

• cassi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "I've been taking Xenical 120mg tablets as I was close to 19 stone. I've always been a big girl, but having an underactive thyroid plus polycystic ovarian syndrome just kept me gaining weight, which made me depressed, which made me eat more. I've been on them for 5 weeks. In the first 4 weeks, I've lost 18 lbs, and I am due to get weighed in 3 weeks again. I've been going to the gym and swimming as well, and sticking to 2000 calories."

• XmissfX
• May 3, 2014

"I have been on orlistat for 2 weeks and already I have lost 10 lbs! It takes a few days to know what you can and can't have...trust me you will too! Ha! The only 'side effect' I've had was loose stools at quite short notice (but enough notice to get to the bathroom) and this was only because I had a small slice of birthday cake. Otherwise I haven't experienced any grim 'side effects' You definitely have to change your eating habits though. Looking forwards to my next lot off my doctor."

• charl...
• February 5, 2014

Xenical (orlistat) "I was prescribed Xenical a few years ago and lost just over three stone in four months. I went from a size 18 to a 14 and felt fantastic! I even joined the local gym. Unfortunately, my weight stayed the same for a couple of months, so I was taken off them. Since then, I've had another baby and finding time to eat healthy has been a struggle for me. I am now 16 stone. The doctor has once again prescribed Xenical, and I'm determined to keep the weight off this time. If you struggle with diets, then I would recommend these, fingers crossed."

• Chief...
• August 8, 2013

Alli (orlistat) "I have used Alli and was very happy. It absolutely will help you lose weight. If you are planning on not adjusting your diet, it is not for you. Since it inhibits fat from being absorbed, fat goes right through you and could definitely be embarrassing (if you know what I mean). If you lower the fat in your diet, it will do wonders and the disgusting side effects will be minimal to non-existent."

• R-J-D
• July 29, 2013

"I began taking orlistat, Xenical 120mg three times a day with meals for the treatment of obesity. I am 18, female, and weighed 21 stone 9 lbs as of 22/07/13. I have been taking Xenical for just a week and have experienced very few side effects, slightly more gastric distress (flatulence and the occasional oily excrement), but that is as a result of my ignorance to food and fat. I am delighted to find that after only a week, I have lost 14 pounds and now weigh 20 stone 9 lbs. I appreciate that I am still overweight, but I have lost 1 stone and 9 inches in total from various areas of my body and am extraordinarily surprised to find myself reveling in such success."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2012

"These tablets have worked. I'm really happy with the weight loss. I've lost 11 pounds in a month. In the beginning was a bit hard to get used to it then you know how to control yourself what to eat and what not to eat. I'm happy going to see doctor tomorrow. "

• slim...
• February 17, 2012

"After taking Orlistat for one month eating sensibily, no junk, plenty of fruit hardly any exercise because of my disability I am overjoyed and ecstatic to have lost 10 pounds."

• Keiteen
• January 20, 2012

Xenical (orlistat) "I was not the really type of girl who'd sacrifice food to lose weight, so I tried taking Xenical because I've heard that it really is effective. I used to weigh 176 pounds, but after 2 weeks of taking Xenical, I now weigh 158 pounds. That's 18 pounds lost with no effort of giving up my cravings. The side effects don't bother me much because they always don't come at the wrong time."

• hides...
• December 21, 2011

Xenical (orlistat) "Well, just thought I would update you all. I left a comment on here last week. Had my first weigh-in yesterday and I have lost 11 pounds. Doctor has prescribed me these now for 2 more months and I have to have another review in 2 months' time. I'm so glad that these pills are working. My confidence has been given a real boost. Still suffering with loose stools but watching what I'm eating, but everything is moving in the right direction."

• blobbzi
• November 26, 2011

Xenical (orlistat) "I love Xenical. It is basically making me scared to eat rubbish because of the oily poo side effect, with a very urgent need to 'go' it is making me look at food in a different way. If I see a family-size chocolate bar, which previously I would have eaten within 2 minutes, I just see it as a slab of fat. It has changed my attitude towards food. I now eat healthy food because I know what the unhealthy food will look like as it comes out, and I am disgusted that all of that unhealthy fat was going into my body, into my arteries, around my heart. It has been a visual education in healthy eating. I am losing weight and it's thanks to Xenical."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2011

Xenical (orlistat) "This is my second week of Xenical and I have had no side effects at all. I am sticking to Weight Watchers Pro Points diet and going to the gym three times a week. I have not weighed myself yet, but I can feel the difference in my clothes already. Looking forward to my next weigh-in. My starting weight was 14st 3lbs."

• Sammcc
• October 4, 2010

Xenical (orlistat) "On my second lot now, first time I took them I was 16 which is young but at the time I was 23 stone, so was a risk worth taking. I lost a stone a month for 6 months then as the doctor predicted my body became semi-immune to them, but I was also cheating a lot then. I've started them again, started at 19 stone this time. (Stopped my exercising and healthy eating, my own fault), but in the first month this time lost 1 stone 4 lb. Xenical is a wonderful drug, but you really must make the effort with it, eat healthy, exercise and the drug really will take care of the rest, best thing since sliced bread."

• iamee...
• February 16, 2010

"This is my second time on orlistat the first time i carried on eating all the usal rubbish and the side affects were horrendice!!! so i came of them i decided to give them another try. i stoped snacking and have stuck to low fat diet just brekfast lunch and dinner its been a week today and ive lost 10 pounds!! i hope i can keep going. good luck x"

• meliz...
• November 21, 2009

Alli (orlistat) "The key to using Alli is that you must list everything you eat and not exceed the amount of fat per meal. I haven't experienced any side effects and am extremely pleased. I lost 10 pounds before starting the program and hit a plateau, but since using Alli, I've lost 27 more with only 13 pounds to go. When I reach my ideal weight, I'm going to continue the tracking, eventually weaning myself off of Alli, to be able to maintain my weight. I don't expect a quick transition, but love the results. I recommend trying it, but be diligent to follow the instructions for good results."

• KyleH
• October 13, 2009

Xenical (orlistat) "I've been on Xenical for 8 weeks now and I've lost 24 pounds so far. I'm averaging 3 pounds a week. I've cut back about 20% of my calorie intake and with the pill, I've cut my fat intake in half. I also go for a 1/2-hour walks each day. With most meals, I've cut back the portions that I was eating and have done substitutions of meals such as grilled cheese sandwiches instead of having 2 burgers, also 1% milk instead of 2%. I bake potatoes in the microwave then cut them up and fry them instead of eating heavily fat-laden hash browns, and I'm also eating lots of fiber foods and eating fat-free egg whites (flavored) instead of regular eggs."

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2009

Alli (orlistat) "I started Alli 3 weeks ago and have lost 7 pounds. I highly recommend this to anyone that has a hard time controlling what they eat. This pill holds you accountable."

• nikki...
• May 21, 2009

"I have been taking Xenical (orlistat) for 1 month now and I have got to say it's the best thing I have done. Weighing 92kg at 5'4'' wasn't good and in the first month with regular walking I've lost 6kg. I'm really pleased just another 23kg to go."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2008

Xenical (orlistat) "I found Xenical to work very well. True, it did have side effects, but that was a good motivator to make healthier food choices. When I was food wise, I didn't have any problems. I lost 10 pounds in 1.5 months walking 10,000 steps per day and eating healthy. I did get the headaches associated with the side effects, but they weren't as bad as my normal sinusitis headaches, so it was doable. I would recommend this to anyone in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. Exercise is a must because this does not speed your metabolism up. Have faith, stay strong, and you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to."