Drug Safety Update
March 2014: Orlistat may theoretically reduce the absorption of antiretroviral HIV medicines. Initiate orlistat treatment only after careful consideration of the possible impact on efficacy of antiretroviral HIV medicines. People who take antiretroviral HIV medicines should consult their doctor before taking non-prescription 60mg orlistat.
NICE guidance
CG43: Obesity, December 2006
CG189: Obesity: identification, assessment and management, Nov 2014
SIGN Guidance
Guideline: 115 Management of obesity, February 2010
Lifestyle, dietary and exercise advice should be given initially before drug treatment is considered.
