Your experiment will fail not because the hypothesis was wrong, but because your primary tool was compromised from the very beginning
Side effects and risks of lipase inhibitors The most common side effects of orlistat are gastrointestinal, including: Loose, greasy stools Diarrhea Gas (flatulence) Leakage of feces (poop) onto underwear or clothes Abdominal pain Tears in the anus Because orlistat works by blocking fat absorption and removing excess fat as waste, these side effects may be more common after eating high-fat foods or meals
Seek medical help if you experience severe abdominal pain, dehydration, or prolonged gastrointestinal distress
Regular monitoring of HbA1c levels, adherence to prescribed medications including Ozempic, and lifestyle modifications (diet and physical activity) all contribute to maintaining blood glucose within individualised target ranges
Although it is not clear how these injectables are causing NAION, it is hypothesized that the drugs effect on blood pressure and vascular tone may contribute to reduced blood flow to the optic nerve in susceptible users