whether orlistat (Xenical, Alli) can cause liver injury
October 2009
Please see updated information from the FDA
Patients will be asking whether orlistat (Xenical, Alli) can cause liver injury.
This is due to a new FDA safety review. They're looking into 32 cases of serious liver injury...most of them from other countries.
But don't jump to conclusions.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volume pricing available. Get a quote