Xenical is a weight loss medication that targets the
absorption of fat in your body rather than suppressing
your appetite. Xenical is useful for long term use and
has been shown to be effective for 1-2 years.
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Xenical®
Uses
Xenical is a prescription weight-control medication useful
for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high
blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar which,
if not treated, could lead to other diseases such as hypertension
and diabetes. Each Xenical capsule contains 120 mg of the
active substance orlistat, which acts as a lipase inhibitor.
Xenical is a weight loss medication that targets the absorption
of fat in your body rather than suppressing your appetite.
Xenical is useful for long term use and has been shown to
be effective for 1-2 years. Dietary fats are inhibited from
being absorbed and this allows about 30% of the fat eaten
in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. This helps
you to reduce and maintain your weight, as well as to minimize
any weight regain.
How To Take This Medication
Xenical is taken with each meal (three times daily). Your
daily fat intake should be divided equally between these three
meals so you will benefit from Xenical's actions. Your Xenical
medicine should be swallowed with water.
Side Effects
Loose stools and increased gas or flatulence. These symptoms
are generally mild, occur at the beginning of Xenical treatment,
go away after a short period of time and are particularly
experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally,
these symptoms disappear if you continue Xenical treatment
and keep to your recommended diet.
Precautions
Xenical can cause changes in your bowel habits, such as fatty
or oily stools, due to the elimination of undigested fat in
your stool. Xenical reduces the absorption of supplements
of some fat soluble nutrients, particularly beta-carotene
and vitamin E. You should therefore follow your doctor's advice
in taking a well balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables.
Notes
CONTRA-INDICATIONS Allergy to Xenical® or chronic malabsorption
syndromes such as sprue or steatorrhea. Xenical® is not
intended to be used in children or pregnant and nursing women.
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