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Treatment Options
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Lipase Inhibitors
Orlistat (Xenical) inhibits the absorption of fat from the intestine. Instead of fat being absorbed into the body, fat is excreted in the stool. Since fat is excreted rather than absorbed, caloric and fat intake is reduced. Common side effects of orlistat include gas, fecal urgency, fecal incontinence, fatty/oily stools, and increased defecation. These symptoms are greatest when high fat meals are consumed. Drugs in the class
Orlistat (Xenical) |
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