How Xenical Works

Role of XENICAL

XENICAL is an anti-obesity prescription medication for overweight people. It belongs to a group of drugs known as lipase inhibitors. It is highly effective weight loss drug when used with the combination of low calorie diet. It is a highly effective weight loss drug. XENICAL is made for body having Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 and have other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease.

Persons’ digestive system is blocked by around one – third of the fat being absorbed by the body with XENICAL. This drug works on lipase (enzymes available in the digestive system) which helps in breaking fat. When the medicine is taken with meal, which contains fats, XENICAL slows down the lipase enzymes and blocks them from breaking down some of the fat that has been consumed. This unwanted fat is the eliminated from the body via bowel moments.

XENICAL is not a magical drug which will loose weight of the body but is effective when used with low calorie diet and 30% of calorie from fat. No special diet is mentioned but it is the same diet recommended by American Heart Association.

The Way to Take XENICAL

The recommended dosage for XENICAL is one 120 mg capsule taken orally with a glass of water with each meal that contains recommended fat. XENICAL can be taken three times a day with every fat containing meal. For the effective results of XENICAL, it should be used with the combination of low calorie diet. XENICAL can be taken during the meals or after an hour of meal. XENICAL should be avoided when the meal is skipped or no fat meal is taken.

XENICAL can result in decrease the amount of fat-soluble vitamins absorption some people may need to take a daily multivitamin that contains vitamins D, E, K and beta-carotene. Multi vitamins should be taken once a day at least 2 hours after taking XENICAL.

The results of weight loss from XENICAL starts within two weeks after starting the medicine and may continue to lose weight from between 6 months to a year. Better weight loss can be maintained if XENICAL is used under the supervision of doctor.

Side Effects of Taking XENICAL

XENICAL has usually mild side effects which normally disappear during the course of treatment by themselves, especially if you keep to your recommended low calorie diet. Not everyone experiences all of the following side effects. The side effects of Xenical include;

• Oily, spotting bowel movements
• Gas with discharge
• Urgent need to have a bowel movement
• Oily or fatty stools
• An oily discharge
• Increased number of stools
• Inability to control bowel movements
• Stomach pain
• Irregular menstrual periods

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• Itching
• Redness of skin
• Skin rash or hives
• Swelling
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Fever

But some side effects are also caused which includes dry skin, ear, nose or throat problems and joint disorders. Side effects from XENICAL that usually occur after the first year of treatment include depression, leg pain, swollen feet and tendonitis.

XENICAL blocks fat absorption, it is natural for bowel movements to change its color, your stools maybe clear to orange or brown. Side effects are also caused when the fat is eaten in excess of recommended 30%.

PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING XENICAL

Before taking Xenical, it is important you;

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to orlistat, XENICAL active ingredient or any other drugs
• Inform your doctor about what prescription and nonprescription drugs you on, especially anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin); medications for diabetes such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Dynase, Micronase), metformin (Glucophage), and insulin; other medications for weight loss; pravastatin (Pravachol); vitamins such as beta-carotene and vitamins A, E, and K; and herbal products.
• If you are taking cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), take it 2 hours before or 2 hours after Xenical.

It is also necessary to inform your doctor if you have or have had anorexia nervosa or bulimia, gallstones, thyroid disease, diabetes, kidney problems, or if you consistently have problems absorbing food. Also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant or are breast-feeding.

WHY TO BUY XENICAL

XENICAL is manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals an an oral prescription anti-obesity drug. It belongs to a class of drugs known as lipase inhibitors. XENICAL works by decreasing the amount of fat that is absorbed in the body. Therefore, it is used by people for loosing weight. However, for best results, XENICAL should be used with low calorie diet.

The active ingredient in XENICAL is orlistat, which is in white or off white in powder which is insoluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform and very soluble in methanol and ethanol. XENICAL capsule contains 120 mgs of orlistat, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, and talc. The shell of capsule contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and FD&C Blue No.1 Aluminum Lake, with printing of pharmaceutical glaze NF.

List of Medication

See list of drugs for an alphabetical list of drugs by name. Many drugs have more than one name and, therefore, the same drug may be listed more than once. Brand names and generic names are differentiated by the use of capital initials for the former.

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