Orlistat Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a common cold If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
low vitamin D levels discharge of stools when passing gas the inability to control a bowel movement a strong desire to have bowel movement oily rectal discharge loose stools increased number of bowel movements intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
infectious diarrhea a lower respiratory infection gallstones If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a low amount of vitamin A in the body deficiency of vitamin E a tooth disease gum disease soreness of the rectal area irritation of the rectum a problem with menstrual periods muscle pain dizziness low energy headache nausea anxious feelings RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low blood sugar allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels bronchospastic lung disease liver failure acute inflammation of the pancreas bleeding of the stomach or intestines kidney stones calcium oxalate kidney stones urinary tract infection hives a skin rash abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a high amount of oxalic acid in urine a bacterial infection of the middle ear inflammation or infection of the vagina itching arthritis backache visible water retention vomiting abdominal bloating Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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