Hello,

I had read that if you take 2 pills it is the equivalence of the prescription strength and it is ok. So I have been taking 2 pills with every meal. Is that ok, if it is my choice? I haven’t had extreme treatment effects like I was told. I am keeping at 18 grams or below fat intake at meals. I just want to make sure this ok for my body.

Thanks!  

Hi TAVARESM79,

Alli, the 60mg orlistat formulation, is intended for over-the counter use.

Zenical, the 120mg orlistat formulation, requires a prescription.

One dose of Alli will block about 25% of the fat with minimal treatment effects, while the 120mg dose blocks about 35% of the fat with a doubling of the risk.  

Sophia De Monte RPh

Sometimes by the time I get done eating, I can't remember if I actually took a pill or just thought about taking a pill. I don't think I've ever actually taken a double dose. Most of my meals are under 10g fat, so I don't have problems with TEs. anyway. But if I did take a double dose do I need to worry about anything other than possible TEs?

Hi Sumbdy,

You do not need to worry about any other adverse effect with double the dose other than the increased risk of treatment effects.

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh