Orlistat and Headaches: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2008

Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2024

Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this drug a week ago after losing 8 kg over 8 weeks through diet and exercise. I need to lose a further 41 kg, so my doctor prescribed it for me. The doctor didn't give me good instructions, and I feel the instructions that came with the pack aren't as thorough as I'd have liked, so I joined a Xenical support group on Facebook, which has been brilliant. I have stuck to three healthy meals a day, stuck to my TDEE recommendation for weight loss, ate less than 15 g of fat per meal (12 g or less to avoid the orange oil disaster!). One tablet with each of the three meals. In the first week, I have lost 4.1 kg, which I am more than happy about. I'm hoping I can continue at a similar pace. I've decided not to weigh myself until my review with my doctor in four weeks. It's been great for me so far, no accidents, no headaches, or stomach cramps. I would say drink plenty of water though, as I have been more thirsty than usual, but not excessively."

• MB2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2023

Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Xenical 1 week ago and lost 7 lbs in one week. Haven’t yet had any form of accidents, however, I have completely changed my diet to low fat and added 45 minutes of walking 5 days a week. I did experience headaches for a few days, which have now completely passed. I have been eating 1,200 calories daily (roughly) and found this to help. Have also experienced constipation if taken with a meal that’s between 2-5 g of fat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 27, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The following are the scary details of my experience: 1. Headaches at the top right of my head. 2. Muscle cramps in my calves. 3. Constipation. 4. Frequently wanting to urinate. The output was about two tablespoons, followed by severe tingling in both arms (I tolerated it for 2 days). This item #4 became scary. I came to this website, read the reviews, and threw the rest of the pills in the garbage."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2017

Orlistat for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Well, I've been taking orlistat for 6 days, three times a day, and already lost 1 kg. Although I have a headache and am slightly constipated, I am happy I have found something that works."