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What is orlistat?
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Fat disolvent: I won't recommend this as a diet drug as the side-effects are undesirable.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Orlistat: Also named xenical, is a drug developed to prevent absorption of fats & treat obesity.
Answered 10/24/2017
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