Abeer Fatimaabout 1 year ago

Adverse Effects of Orlistat

Orlistat is the only approved drug for treatment of obesity. It is the inhibitor of intestinal lipase. Though effective in reducing weight, the drug is associated with a number of adverse effects. Most common among them are: - Steatorrhea - Abdominal pain and discomfort - Fecal spotting - Diarrhea - Cholestatic hepatitis - Cholelithiasis - Liver failure - Acute kidney injury Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18095746/ Image via: https://www.britannica.com/science/obesity