VERY COMMON side effects of orlistat are headache, abdominal pain and discomfort, wind, oily and fatty stools, diarrhea, urgent or increased needs to open the bowels, low levels of blood sugar in patients with type2 diabetes.
LESS COMMON side effects includes pain or discomfort in the rectum, abdominal bloating in people with 2 types of diabetes, tooth or gum disorders, chest and urinary infections, tiredness, irregular menstrual cycle and anxiety.
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