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 support from the National Center for Health Research [ necessary ]The medical team at Second Nature are committed to making quality health care more accessible and affordable for everyone.
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Orlistat (Xenical capsules) is used to treat weight loss in adults who are at least body-massage restricted. It is also used in overweight adults to help prevent weight from being passed onto.
Do not use Orlistat if you are taking:
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking any of these medicines:
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking:
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Allergy alert: All medicines may cause some kind of allergic reaction when taking nitrates. Ask your doctor if your doctor has already done so.
Tell your doctor if your allergies to any other medications. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Orlistat, as it may affect the baby. Ask your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you smoke, if you are of age, or if you are near the end of your daily diet. smoking a high fat meal may also cause you to experience an allergic reaction.
If you have chest pain, inform your doctor as soon as you are clinically stable. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose or monitor you further.
Your doctor may want to change your dose as needed, but do not adjust your dose without consulting your doctor. You may still receive your usual dose. Do not skip any changes in dose or you may not be receiving your regularly scheduled dose.
Orlistat can be absorbed through the skin and not through the stomach. However, some people who take orlistat may experience side effects such as abdominal or back pain, diarrhea, skin rash or itching, or a loss of appetite.
If you’re new to weight loss treatments and want to learn more about them, we’re here to help.
Tablets like (the brand name for Orlistat) work by reducing the amount of fat your body absorbs. Ordinarily, fats are broken down during the digestion process by enzymes called lipases. Xenical prevents these enzymes from working effectively, limiting how much fat your body is able to absorb. The remaining, undigested fat is then excreted.
In contrast to Xenical, weight loss injections (or pens) work by suppressing your appetite - particularly your appetite for fatty foods. Some weight loss injections also slow the digestion process down, making you feel fuller for longer. They’re simple to use - check out our for more information.
Clinical trials have repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of both weight loss tablets and injections, particularly in combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle., participants using lost almost 15% of their body weight over a 15-month period.
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The table below contains a number of key differences between weight loss tablets and injections. To know which weight loss medication is most effective, we’ll talk more specifically about each difference in detail.
Slimidryck is an injection that is used to reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs. It’s most effective when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. weight loss injections work by suppressing your appetite for fatty foods. Orlistat, which is also used in obesity treatment, reduces the amount of fat your body absorbs.
Table 1:Tablet - Orlistat is an injection that is used to decrease the amount of fat your body absorbs. It's most effective when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Orlistat reduces the fat your body is able to absorb by eating more calories.
Lifestyle factors
Binge eating and self-limiting weight loss are some of the main reasons thatlimidryck obesity treatment produces remarkable results. While medication side effects can be dangerous, they aren't limited to one particular location and can include oily areas, fatty deposits, or swelling of the face and mouth. For some people,limidryck helps with weight loss, but it's important to note that not everyone using the medication will experience these side effects. If you’re concerned about any of these effects then contact your healthcare provider now to discuss possible adjustments to your treatment.
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