Orlistat, an inhibitor of gastrointestinal fat absorption used for promoting weight loss in adults, was approved for use in adolescents in 2003, partly based on results from this randomized trial.

Most weight loss medications will require a prescription from a medical professional. However, some, like orlistat, have an over-the-counter option (Alli) at a lower dose than the prescription ...

It reduces the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance and decreases LDL-C levels to a greater degree than expected from weight loss alone. Orlistat is a useful ...

and restoring organ function in rats with diet-induced obesity. The team compared the impact of AuNPs and orlistat, a commonly used anti-obesity drug, on body composition, metabolic parameters ...