You can buy Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) as an over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy in the UK.
However, Orlistat is a very different type of weight-loss medication, and research suggests it’s not as effective as Wegovy in supporting weight loss.
Wegovy and Orlistat are weight-loss medications approved for use in the UK. However, they are different medications with distinct dosing schedules, costs, and mechanisms of action on the body.
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. Lipases are gut enzymes that break down fat from food, enabling the gut to transport fat into the body to be burnt for energy or stored in our fat cells for later use.
Orlistat blocks lipases, preventing some of the dietary fat from our meals from being digested. This leads to fewer calories being absorbed, which can support weight loss.
Orlistat is a prescription medication produced by two pharmaceutical companies in the UK:
Wegovy is a weight-loss jab manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It’s a weekly weight-loss injection with semaglutide as the active ingredient.
Semaglutide is a that helps reduce hunger and appetite, allowing you to eat fewer calories, lose weight, and manage your blood sugar levels.
Wegovy is approved in the UK for individuals living with obesity to help them eat fewer calories and lose weight.
The over-the-counter version of Orlistat will cost around £18 a month, so it’s a very affordable medication.
In comparison, buying Wegovy and the injectable pens required for four weeks from Second Nature will cost £229 a month, rising to £299.
Orlistat is an affordable medication that is generally well-tolerated. However, it’s less effective than Wegovy. Wegovy is twice as effective as Orlistat for weight loss after one year.
So, if you’re looking for the most affordable weight-loss pill you can purchase over the counter, then Orlistat could be an option.
However, if you have a higher budget and are looking for the most effective weight-loss injection in the UK, semaglutide is a better choice.
Semaglutide is designed as an additional tool for weight management and, in most cases, shouldn’t be considered a lifelong medication.
Instead, it should be used to help you kickstart your weight loss and healthy journey while you commit to living a healthier lifestyle.
Ideally, we’d be able to lose weight without medication and lifestyle changes would be enough to support weight loss in the long term.
We’d generally recommend trying Second Nature’s before considering a weight-loss jab.
Changing your habits is the most sustainable way to achieve long-term weight loss, and it’s also less expensive.
At Second Nature, we’ve been trusted by the NHS since 2017 to support people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to lose weight, manage their blood sugar levels, and lead healthier lifestyles for the long term.
In 2022, the NHS in the BMJ that compared the weight loss outcomes of five providers in the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Second Nature was more than twice as effective at supporting weight loss than the other four providers.
However, if you’ve decided to try semaglutide (when it’s available) but need support in making positive changes to your lifestyle, Second Nature could be an option for you. But it’s worth noting that we have strict eligibility criteria.
Second Nature has been clinically-sponsoredThe clinical trials presented on the Clinical behaviours and Efficacy of Wegovy onabweightenglgroupeablgyn. Efficacy is a process designed to test the effectiveness of a medication in treating a specific condition.
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Orlistatin is used to treat or prevent weight loss in adults, androgenetic alopecia in children.
Xenical Orlistat (120mg) 84 Capsules is a prescription only medication used to treat or prevent obesity. Xenical is a registered trademark of generic versions of other medications.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medication. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional if you are of Asian, South Island or Middle East ethnicity.
Note: This is a prescription only medication. If you have a medical condition, are taking other medications, or are taking other drugs for you, do not take Orlistat unless your doctor tells you to.
Orlistat is used to treat or prevent weight loss in adults, androgenetic alopecia in children.
Orlistat is best taken with a meal to help decrease the amount of fat absorbed. Follow the directions for use.
It is important not to take Orlistat if you are allergic to it or if you are taking other medications, as it may make the medication less effective. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional if you are of Asian, South Island or Middle Island or if you are not taking a prescription or non-prescription medicine.
This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not store above 30°C.
If you take this medication as prescribed, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Just take the next dose as prescribed.
Take this medication as your doctor tells you. If you have a stomach ulcer or any other stomach disorders, speak to your health care professional before using this medication.
If you are unable to swallow this medication, you should not use this medication. This is not a controlled substance and does notruption to the medication may affect the potency of the drug.
If you think you have taken this medication, do not take more or faster than your doctor prescribes, as overdose symptoms may be severe. If you suspect you have taken this medication, please consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Xenical 120mg Capsules,when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, can be used for obesity management, including weight loss and weight maintenance.Xenicalworks in your digestive system to block one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digestedThe daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over three main meals.pills can also block the absorption of some vitamins. You may wish to take a multivitamin supplement along with making sure to keep a well-balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables.
The active substance isOrlistat. Each capsule contains120 mg of Orlistat
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate (type A), povidone (E1201), sodium laurilsulfate and talc. The capsule shell consists of gelatine, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) and edible printing ink.
84 Capsules
Weizing- Affordability:Weeal:Prior authorization: RequiredXenical 120mg is a proven weight-neutralizer with a moderate positive impact on body weight and a low serious cardiovascular risk. It is well-tolerated in adults and children over 10 years. Xenical has no significant positive effect on body mass index (BMI) or serum transaminase levels. The risk of developing a rare case of rhabdomyolysis with Xenical is 2-4 times greater than that with-off-label use of Orlistat. This is an uncommon side effect and the hepatotoxic nature of the enzyme beta-hydroxy acid lipase has not been proven.
Every product with a boxed warning applies only to FDA-approved prescription products.Xenical 120mgis for external use only. Do not use Xenical if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
Consumption of alcohol in combination with XenicalThe most common side effects are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, pruritis, neuralgia, neuralgia-oestrus, pruritis, sensory stimulation disorders (e.g. skin sensitivity to touch, prickling, irritation), osteitis, increased appetite, nausea, fatigue, vomiting and sleep disturbances.
Share ShareXenical 120mg Capsules,when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, can be used for obesity management, including weight loss and weight maintenance.Xenicalworks in your digestive system to block one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digestedThe daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over three main meals.pills can also block the absorption of some vitamins. You may wish to take a multivitamin supplement along with making sure to keep a well-balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables.
The active substance isOrlistat. Each capsule contains120 mg of Orlistat
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate (type A), povidone (E1201), sodium laurilsulfate and talc. The capsule shell consists of gelatine, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) and edible printing ink.
84 Capsules
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possible side effects:
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking Xenical 120mg Capsules, as they may affect how well the formulation works.
Dr FoxAvoid grapefruit juice while taking Xenical 120mg Capsules, as it may affect how the capsule works.
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