Can I eat a normal diet on Orlistat?
Yes, to an extent. You are recommended to continue eating all food groups, and not to cut anything out. However, you are recommended to reduce the overall amount of fat that you consume.
For more information on what to eat while taking orlistat, click on these two resources:
- Patient Info – https://patient.info/news-and-features/orlistat-healthy-eating-guide
- NHS Public Documents – https://publicdocuments.sth.nhs.uk/pil1885.pdf