Orlistat (Xenical, Alli): the fat blocker, honestly explained

Orlistat is one of the few weight-loss medicines genuinely available in India, sold as the Xenical brand and several generics, and it works by blocking about 30% of the fat in your food from being absorbed. The honest catch is the side effects: oily spotting, loose stools, gas with discharge, and hard-to-control bowel movements, which get much worse after a high-fat meal and are the main reason people quit. The weight loss is modest, around 2 to 3 kg more than diet alone over a year, and it only works when you also eat a reduced-calorie low-fat diet. This guide gives the plain, honest picture for an Indian reader.

13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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