"been on orlistat for 2 months and so far lost 21 pounds. you really have to watch what you eat as the side effects can be very unpleasant. let&#039;s just say i had to buy extra toilet cleaner. stay away from fast foods and sugary snacks. stock up on vegetables and fruit. this is not a miracle pill, you have to put work into it, but it helps a lot. going back to my gp to get my 3rd months prescription. looking forward to a healthier me."