Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Bodyache; chills; cough; fever; headache; nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; sore throat
Less common
Tightness in chest; tooth or gum problems; troubled breathing; wheezing
Rare
Bloody or cloudy urine; change in hearing; contagious diarrhea; difficult or painful urination; earache; frequent urge to urinate; pain in ear
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Gas with leaky bowel movements; inability to hold bowel movement; increases in bowel movements; oily bowel movements; oily spotting of underclothesLess common
Anxiety; back pain; menstrual changes; rectal pain or discomfortAfter you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. Side effects causing by orlistat usually disappear within 2 to 3 days after stopping it.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.