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 (among the most evidence-backed treatments on the NHS):We’reBorners, the brand name for Orlistat, you can buy the medication in the form of injections.
Dietary fats are large molecules that need to be broken down before they can be absorbed into the body. They are broken down by enzymes called lipases. That is, lipases play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat. When taken with a meal, Xenical interferes with the activity of these enzymes. This allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. Therefore, your body cannot store these excess calories as fatty tissue or use them as a source of energy. This helps you to reduce your weight by burning up fat that you are already carrying, maintain your lower weight and minimise any weight regain. Losing even small amounts of weight and keeping it off produces additional health benefits for you, especially when you are at risk for other diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. If these are not treated, they could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced calorie-controlled diet and other appropriate measures such as exercise.Active Ingredients:Xenical does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes. Active ingredient - orlistat each Xenical capsule contains 120 mg orlistatInactive ingredients
DirectionsTake 1 capsule with each of the 3 main meals per day. It can be taken during the meal or up to 1 hour after the meal is consumed.Warnings & Disclaimers
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Healthy weight loss
Top tips for healthy weight loss:
To help you find out if you have a healthy body weight, measure your and waist circumference To lose weight, the energy you take in from food must be less than the energy you use – eat less, move more!
Set yourself realistic goals to achieve a healthy weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can have significant health benefits and can help to set you on a path to a healthier future. Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week
Weight loss can reduce your risk of: heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
It can also reduce the risk of:
High blood pressure Angina (heart condition causing chest pain) High blood cholesterol levels Lower back and joint pain Fertility problems BMI and waist circumference
For most adults:
A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is defined as healthy. A BMI of over 25 is defined as overweight. A BMI of over 30 is defined as obese.
Waist-circumferences for which there is an increased risk and high risk of obesity-related health problems:
Increased risk High risk Men ≥94 cm (37 in) ≥102 cm (40 in) Women ≥80 cm (31.5 in) ≥88 cm (34.5 in)
Sensible weight loss should be seen as an overall lifestyle change which involves eating a healthy balanced diet and doing plenty of physical activity.
Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week. This way, the weight is more likely to stay off. This rate of weight loss is based on using up 600 kcal per day more than you take in. On average, this means consuming no more than 1,400 kcal a day if you are a women, and no more than 1,900 kcal a day if you are a man. The amount of weight you lose will depend on how much weight you need to lose and how active you are.
Further information can be found on the manufacturers
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Orlistat.
The majority of unwanted effects related to the use of Orlistat result from its local action in your digestive system. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment and are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
headache abdominal pain/discomfort urgent or increased need to open the bowels flatulence (wind) with or without discharge oily discharge, oily or fatty stools liquid stools low blood sugar levels (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes) upper respiratory infections flu (influenza)
This page contains more information on the patents on Orlistat than all of the listed content. We also include:
Patents are for men only, and not for women, and not all people can take them. You will be required to provide information about the male and female reproductive organs, the use of which is listed in theGuidelines (see WARNINGS). Patents are for men only, and not all people can take them.
fitnessYou should not be able to exercise if you have a heart condition
Do not use Orlistat if you have a heart condition:
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine or if you have had any other heart-related conditions before:
You should stop the medicine immediately and consult your doctor if you have any: or if you feel unwell by the use of Orlistat.
The most common side effects of orlistat include abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, and weight loss. These are usually mild and subside over time as the body adjusts to the medication. However, if you experience severe or persistent side effects, it’s important to speak with a healthcare professional to determine if orlistat is right for you. Here are some of the most common side effects of orlistat: Headache The most common side effect of orlistat is headache. If you experience headache, your healthcare provider will determine if orlistat is the right medication for you. Headaches The medication can cause headaches in some people. They may be mild and subside over time as the body adjusts to the medication. Headaches Can occur in the first few weeks of taking orlistat, but they can build up as the body adjusts. If you experience headaches, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms and any underlying health conditions that may be contributing to the headaches. If you experience headaches, it’s important to speak with a healthcare provider about your symptoms and any underlying health conditions that may be contributing to the headaches. If you experience headaches, it’s important to talk to a healthcare provider about your symptoms and any underlying health conditions that may be contributing to the headaches. Headaches are a common and frustrating side effect of orlistat. In the first few weeks of using orlistat, your healthcare provider may recommend adjusting your dosage or switching you to a lower-cost, non-habit-forming form of the medication. If you notice any of these side effects, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider for personalized guidance. You can also report any side effects to our at.
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