Two years on Orlistat

I've been taking this product for two years now. It was prescribed by my doctor after I stopped smoking and gained quite a bit of weight. I lost 60 pounds but also dieted vigorously and exercised regularly at the gym on the treadmill for 35 minutes. Oily discharge sometimes? you bet but only when I ate meals with a high fat content. Couple bits of advice: if you feel like you need to fart don't. You can't be sure of what will come out. Restrain yourself until you get to a toilet just in case. Also not only fried chicken and fried food have fat. Any kind of red meat has fat content. Rule of thumb for me is if calories from fat are high I take a pill with the meal. This product is a lifesaver but it only works with diet and exercise.More detail ...

Excellent appetite suppressant & energy booster.

I have tried several weightloss products and this is the only one that has worked. I was not hungry and food did not have the appeal that it once did. (For me not being hungry doesn't mean I don't eat!) But this pill took care of both the hunger and desire. Also it gave me a lot of energy.



However you must prepare for side effects. I did have some disruption in my sleeping patterns. I had no trouble falling asleep but I would wake up very early. Also sometimes I felt a little jittery if I had an extra cup of a coffee. These side effects did not bother me though. Actually waking up an early was an extra perk!



The worst side effect is the dry mouth. If you decide to use this product I cannot stress enough that you need to also make sure you prepare to treat the dry mouth. (Not only is it uncomfortable but it causes tooth decay if it is frequent and untreated.) Suggestions: Buy Biotene toothpaste and mouth wash for dry mouth to protect your teeth; Floss of course; Use mouth sprays/gels for dry mouth (Biotene or Oasis); Chew on sugarless gum or candy; Drink lots of water; Limit caffeine & alcohol.



I have lost about 15 lbs in just over a month. (I was 135 lbs and am now 119 lbs.) Also it is important to note that I have also been exercising over that time. The added energy and waking up early helped me stay on track with the exercising. Now that I am not taking the pill I'm still doing well. 30 days of exercising and eating less was enough to become a habit for me. My appetite is smaller and my exercise routine is just a part of my morning schedule now.



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