Anonymous

3 years

Health diet- xenical orlistat

if my bmi =23 can i still take xenical. Before this my bmi 27 and I have taken xenical. But after losing weight i have stop taking it. My target is to reduce bmi =20.

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hi and thank you for asking us

Through the question and statement you gave on the above section, i completely understand your concern over this matter. For your information, orlistat should be used for people at a certain BMI. In general, orlistat is used for people having BMI over 27. Considering that your BMI is in the normal range, I strongly suggest that you discuss with your doctor to identify the next plan for you. Prolonged use of the medication can cause serious side effects.

Avoid the nuisance stomach problems with the right care for your digestive system.

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. If you have any more enquiries, you can click on the link (DoctorOnCall) and speak to our doctors in private and get the consultation you need on the phone. Thank you.

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