Orlistat 120 Mg Capsule Fat Absorption Decreasing Agents Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Common Cold

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Strong Desire To Have Bowel Movement
  • Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
  • Discharge Of Stools When Passing Gas
  • Increased Number Of Bowel Movements
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Loose Stools
  • Low Vitamin D Levels
  • Oily Rectal Discharge
  • The Inability To Control A Bowel Movement

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Gallstones
  • Infectious Diarrhea

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Low Amount Of Vitamin A In The Body
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Tooth Disease
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Deficiency Of Vitamin E
  • Dizziness
  • Gum Disease
  • Headache
  • Irritation Of The Rectum
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Soreness Of The Rectal Area

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones
  • Hives
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection Of The Middle Ear
  • A High Amount Of Oxalic Acid In Urine
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Arthritis
  • Backache
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Itching
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

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