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Is Reeshape-60 Safe?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Is Reeshape 60(Orlistat 60) safe?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It has side effects

Detailed Answer:
the medicine have side effects.
it should be taken only if there is morbid obesity.
liver function are chiefly affected. but it's reversible.
please feel free to contact us for more information
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (18 minutes later)
My age is 30 yrs. My height is 5'6'' and weight is 95 kg. The doctor has prescribed 1 capsule of Reeshape 60 for 1 month. Is it safe or should I stop?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take the medicine

Detailed Answer:
I think for a short term you can take the medicine.
Watch your liver function test at the end of 1 month.
There should be no problems.
Be aware that there are minor side effects like loosestools and abdominal bloating associated. Stools will be sticky.
Make sure you are also on multivitamins.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saumya Mittal

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Is Reeshape-60 Safe?

Brief Answer: It has side effects Detailed Answer: the medicine have side effects. it should be taken only if there is morbid obesity. liver function are chiefly affected. but it's reversible. please feel free to contact us for more information