Orlistat Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have had an irritated pancreas, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney stones, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Vitamins should be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after this medicine.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Back pain.

• Belly pain.

• Gas with discharge, oily spotting, and feeling the need to go to the bathroom.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Severe belly pain.

• Not able to eat.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.

• Back pain, belly pain, or blood in the urine. May be signs of a kidney stone.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.