Lesofat Special Precautions

Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before taking Orlistat. Weight loss may also affect the dosing of medicines taken for other conditions (e.g. high cholesterol or diabetes). Be sure to discuss these and other medicines the patient's may be taking with the doctor. Losing weight mean the patient need adjustment to the dosing of these medicines.
To gain the maximum benefit from Orlistat the patient should follow the nutrition program recommended by the doctor. As with any weight-control program, over-consumption of fat and calories may reduce any weight loss effect.
This medicine can cause harmless changes in the patient's bowel habits, such as fatty or oily stools, due to the elimination of undigested fat in the feces. The possibility of this happening may increase if Orlistat is taken with a high fat diet. In addition, the patient's daily intake of fat should be distributed evenly over three main meals because if Orlistat is taken with a very high fat meal, the possibility of gastrointestinal effects may increase.
The use of an additional contraceptive method is recommended to prevent possible failure or oral contraception that could occur in case of severe diarrhea.
The use of Orlistat may be associated with renal stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Inform the doctor whether the patient is suffering from problem with their kidney.
Stop the treatment and consult the doctor if the patient experiences any undesirable effects.
Consult the Doctor: Stop the treatment and consult the doctor if the patient experiences any undesirable effects.
Effect on Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery: Orlistat has no known effect on the patient's ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: Orlistat is not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding as it is not known whether it passes into human milk. If the patient wants to take Orlistat but is pregnant or thinks might be pregnant, planning to have a baby and is breast-feeding the patient may consult their doctor first for a case-specific recommendation.
Use in Children: Orlistat is not intended to be used in children.