11. Olestra also may cause loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and flatulence in some people. 12. Olestra may cause abdominal cramping and loose stools. 13. Critics say olestra causes gas, cramps, loose stools or other digestive difficulties. 14. In fact, the company says olestra may cause loose stools in some but simply does not trigger diarrhea. 15. Loose stools? 16. Orlistat works by blocking absorption of about one-third of fat that people eat, but experts say it can cause loose stools. 17. Sales have been disappointing so far, partly because of side-effects such as loose stool. 18. Sixty percent had gas, cramps, loose stools, bloating or other routine intestinal complaints. |