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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Xenical (Orlistat). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (336)
Cases resulting in a serious event (336)
Cases resulting in death (3)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (9)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (153)
Cases resulting in disability (12)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (172)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Xenical (Orlistat). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-30
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoglycaemia, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Dizziness
Suspect drug(s):
Tamsulosin HCL
Dosage: 400 ug, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Tract Disorder
Start date: 2006-08-08
Xenical
Dosage: 120 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-06-13
Other drugs received by patient: Amiloride Hydrochloride; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Candesartan Cilexetil; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Furosemide Tablets BP 40mg; Fybogel; Lactulose; Lansoprazole 30 MG Gastro-Resistant Capsules; Mixtard Human 70 / 30; Nitromin; Simvastatin 10mg Tablets; Warfarin Sodium
Adverse event in 54 year old male receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-30
Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 133.3 kg (293.3 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium; Metformin HCL; Insulin; Simvastin
Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-30
Patient: 33 year old female, weighing 114.0 kg (250.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dizziness, Paraesthesia, Convulsion
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Drug
Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2006-11-15
Xenical
Dosage: 360mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-01-05
End date: 2007-07-18
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Zopiclone; Escitalopram Oxalate
Adverse event in 53 year old male receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Greece on 2007-10-29
Patient: 53 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Constipation
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical
Dosage: temporarily interrupted.
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Xenical
Dosage: received occassionally.
Adverse event in receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Costa Rica on 2007-10-25
Patient: 43 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Benign Muscle Neoplasm
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 67 year old male receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-23
Patient: 67 year old male, weighing 101.0 kg (222.2 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoglycaemia, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Dizziness
Suspect drug(s):
Tamsulosin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Tract Disorder
Start date: 2006-08-08
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-06-13
Other drugs received by patient: Amiloride Hydrochloride; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Candesartan Cilexetil; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Furosemide; Fybogel; Lactulose; Lansoprazole; Mixtard Human 70 / 30; Nitromin; Simvastatin; Warfarin Sodium
Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-19
Patient: 77 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Pioglitazone; Simvastatin; Valsartan; Amlodipine; Dipyridamole; Aspirin; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Solifenacin Succinate; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Novolog MIX 70 / 30; Alendronic Acid
Adverse event in receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-10-17
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 32 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from Mexico on 2007-10-16
Patient: 32 year old female, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Convulsion
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Valproic Acid; Carbamacepina
Adverse event in 39 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-16
Patient: 39 year old female, weighing 82.6 kg (181.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Rectal Haemorrhage, Flatulence, Gastrointestinal Inflammation
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from France on 2007-10-15
Patient: female, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Faeces Pale, Abdominal Pain, Chromaturia, Paraesthesia, Liver Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Antidepressant NOS
Adverse event in female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-15
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Immune System Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-12
Patient: 33 year old female, weighing 117.0 kg (257.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cholecystitis Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Salbutamol
Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-12
Patient: 42 year old female, weighing 78.0 kg (171.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-04-19
End date: 2007-05-04
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Ventolin; Lisinopril; Singulair; Seretide; Qvar 40; Salmeterol; Loratadine
Adverse event in male receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-10
Patient: male, weighing 114.0 kg (250.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ill-Defined Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin; Aspirin; Metformin HCL; Simvastatin; Ramipril; Novorapid
Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-09
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Lithium
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-11-01
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-01-05
End date: 2007-07-18
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Zopidone; Escitalopram Oxalate
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-05
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure Chronic
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Drug; Fluoxetine
Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-04
Patient: 51 year old female, weighing 149.8 kg (329.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intestinal Obstruction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Medications
Adverse event in female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Greece on 2007-10-03
Patient: female, weighing 103.0 kg (226.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Hormone Level Abnormal, Polycystic Ovaries, Androgens Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-02
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebral Ischaemia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Frusemide; Levothyroxine Sodium; Arythmol; Ramipril; Dosulepin; Aspirin; Stemex; Cinnarizine; Chlordiazepoxide; Atorvastatin Calcium; Dipyridamole
Adverse event in receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from Philippines on 2007-10-01
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Nephropathy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
Adverse event in 39 year old female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-01
Patient: 39 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Cellulitis, Infected Insect Bite
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Obesity
Start date: 2007-05-13
End date: 2007-08-01
Xenical
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-09-01
Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium; Unspecified Drug
Adverse event in female receiving Xenical (Orlistat)
Reported by a physician from France on 2007-10-01
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Macular Hole
Suspect drug(s):
Xenical (Orlistat)
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