Reasons why you won’t lose weight after taking Orlistat

As a highly efficient, long-acting and specific gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor, orlistat can prevent the body from absorbing fat in food and reduce the intake of calories and fat, thereby achieving the purpose of weight loss. If you are not losing weight while using Orlistat, it may be due to insufficient dosage, disease, diet, lack of exercise, etc.

If you are not losing weight after taking Orlistat, it may be that the dosage is not enough. You need to arrange your medication reasonably according to your own situation and under the guidance of a doctor;

Some diseases, such as decreased thyroid function, may also cause patients to become obese. Simply taking orlistat will worsen the condition at this time;

When taking Orlistat, it is generally recommended to coordinate the diet and try to eat as little food with high fat content as possible, such as fat meat, animal offal, etc. The diet should be mainly light and eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, etc.;

When taking Orlistat, you must combine it with exercise to achieve the effect. During the weight loss period, you must maintain good exercise habits and insist on doing exercises, which will help consume calories in the body, promote fat metabolism, and achieve the goal of weight loss.

Generally, the weight will start to decrease within 6 months of taking Orlistat, and after a certain treatment period, the weight loss effect will be achieved. In terms of diet, it is best to take Orlistat during or after meals to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating, diarrhea, and fatty stools. In general, Orlistat is a relatively safe drug for weight loss. Its active ingredients do not enter the blood circulation and have no major side effects on the central nervous system. Generally, there are no symptoms such as dizziness, palpitation, insomnia, dry mouth, etc.