Efficacy and Safety of Lipase Inhibitor Orlistat in Japanese with Excessive Visceral Fat Accumulation: 24-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

ConclusionOrlistat administration reduced visceral fat area, waist circumference, and body weight in Japanese participants with excessive visceral fat and without metabolic diseases. In addition, safety was confirmed with a tolerable profile. Orlistat may be useful to reduce excessive visceral fat accumulation when used in combination with diet and exercise.Trial RegistrationJapan Pharmaceutical Information Center identifier, JapicCTI-184005.FundingTaisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Source: Advances in Therapy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research