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How safe is orlistat if taken 3 times a day? what woykd happen if i take it more than 3 times a day?
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Side effects: Taking more than the recommended dose increase your chance for side effects: flatulence, fecal urgency, anal leakage...there's no need to go above the recommended dosage.
Answered 5/10/2014
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