how long does one orlistat pill last?

Question

How effective are the orlistat and Alli diet pills?

Answer 1

1-2 Hours: The half life is 1-2 hours. That means that the medicine only stays in your intestines for a few hours. In 2 hours, only 60mg is still effective if you took a 120mg pill. That is why it must be taken with food.

Answer 2

Half-life = 1-2hrs: https://online.epocrates.com/noframe/showpage.do?method=drugs&monographid=2062&activesectionid=7 lists half-life of orlistat (sold as xenical & alli) as 1-2hrs. Most drugs are theoretically out of your system after 5 half-lives. In this case, you're looking at 5-10hrs.

Answer 3

Yes: Yes, it's okay to take together.

Answer 4

Probably: It shouldn't interact. One is a narcotic and other blocks lipase.

Answer 5

No: Not necessary, if it not eating you dont.

Answer 6

Not recommended: Orlistat is to be taken at or before meals as an aid to block some fat absorption. If you're not eating, the mechanism of action for orlistat will not occur. No sense in taking it. You need to eat!

Answer 7

45 minutes: Usually within a few minutes.

Answer 8

The same day: Orlistat will begin to block some of the fat you eat the same day as you take it, be careful with the amount of fat to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Answer 9

No: I cannot recommend over the counter fat burners, the active ingredient in many of these products is very high dose caffiene which could cause problems.

Answer 10

Yes: Orlistat simply will block some dietary fat you consume. Not sure what "fat burners" your referring to. I really don't know of any over-the -counter fat burners that live up to their claims. The best fat burner is exercise and reducing the sugary carbs.

Answer 11

Nothing: You'll just be wasting a pill, because it has no meal to work on.

Answer 12

Not much: There is not much that would happen. You should be fine!

Answer 13

Strep A + gene: Group a streptococcus is cause of throat infections. It is acquired from contaminated fingers or contact with oral secretions of a source case. Some strains have additional genes that code for making a toxin that spreads through the blood & gives a red, sandpaper & sunburn like rash starting within 12 hrs of the fever. This is commonly called scarlet fever.

Answer 14

Strep A + gene: Group a streptococcus is cause of throat infections. It is acquired from contaminated fingers or contact with oral secretions of a source case. Some strains have additional genes that code for making a toxin that spreads through the blood & gives a red, sandpaper & sunburn like rash starting within 12 hrs of the fever. This is commonly called scarlet fever.

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