If you have been following a healthy diet and increased your physical activity but have still not seen any improvement in your weight, your doctor may prescribe a medicine called orlistat to help you lose weight. Orlistat stops your body absorbing all the fat from your food. It is recommended for people with a BMI of 30. If you have health problems associated with obesity, your doctor may prescribe you orlistat with BMI from 27. Your doctor will discuss any potential benefits and limitations of the medicine. It is important to have regular follow-up appointments with your doctor.
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