Briana Santaniello, PharmD, MBA – 2015-2016 PGY1 Resident ...

A weight loss plan including exercise and diet should be initiated before attempting pharmacotherapy of orlistat. If orlistat is initiated, adherence to a diet evenly divided between fats, carbohydrates, and proteins is critical for efficacy and the prevention of adverse effects. ... (Rhabdomyolysis) and Inform patient of common side effects of ... ................
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