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Can Inositol And Orlistat Be Taken Together?

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

Question: Hi. I am suffering from PCOD. Trying to lose weight with healthy diet and exercise. However, doctor has prescribed me inositol (Normoz tablets twice a day). In addition to this, I am also taking orlistat (reeshape 120 mg once a day) for weight loss. luckily, I am losing weight. But, is it okay to take them together? can it cause any harm to my health or fertility? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue the medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Taking normoz and reeshape together wont have bad effect on the body or fertility. You can continue taking them as long as they are giving desired results.

2) Best way to lose weight would always be healthy diet and exercise. Keelp doing them also to aid the medicines.

3) Weight loss will help in improving your pregnancy chances.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (45 hours later)

Doctor, i am married for the last 10 months and want to delay pregnancy by another year. Since i hv pcod...is it possible to do so? My doc suggsted fr immediate prgnancy. Plz help me. I am only 27 and dont want prgnancy now.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can postpone pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can postpone your pregnancy and lose weight meanwhile.

You can use condoms to prevent pregnancy.

As per your doctor's advice it is better to conceive early as it's difficult in your case with PCOS and obesity.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (18 hours later)

In case I postpone pregnancy, will I face difficulty in getting pregnant? Also, if i lose another 8 kgs in the coming months, will it cure my pcod? I am trying hard and soul to lose more weight.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Losing weight will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is possibility of difficulty in getting pregnant.

PCOD is not cured by weight los. The ill effects can be controlled. PCOD will remain.

Lose weight and also try for pregnancy simultaneously.

Let me know if you need any information.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad