Xenical Information:
Xenical (generic name: Orlistat) is a prescription drug for weight loss. The active ingredient is Orlistat which is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. Lipase is the medical term for ‘fat’ within the body. If you eat an excessive amount of fat or calories, the excess is stored as fat by the body, resulting in weight gain. When you eat fat, your body breaks it down into its simplest components so that it can be digested. Unlike other weight control drugs that act in the brain or central nervous system to suppress appetite, Xenical works in your digestive system to block about 1/3 of the fat in the food you eat from being digested. Enzymes in your digestive system, called lipases, help digest (or break down) fat. When taken with meals, Xenical attaches to the lipases and blocks those from breaking down some of the fat you have eaten. The undigested fat cannot be absorbed and is eliminated in your bowel movements. By working this way, Xenical helps block about one-third of the fat in the foods you eat from being absorbed by your body.
Xenical Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Xenical including problems with teeth or gums, cold symptoms, fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, headache, back pain and skin rash. More serious side effects may include oily spotting in your undergarments, oily or fatty stools, orange or brown oil in the stools, gas with discharge, loose stools, more frequent bowel movements, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain, weakness, dark urine, loss of appetite and jaundice. If you experience any side effects you must seek immediate medical attention for safety.
Xenical Directions:
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed it you, and there will also be dosage and information on the pack. Xenical comes in tablet form. Swallow the tablet whole with water within an hour after a meal. If you skip a meal or eat anything which contains no fat, skip your Xenical dose. Xenical is usually part of an overall plan including diet and exercise. Xenical should be stored at room temperature away from direct light and heat.
Xenical Precautions:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Xenical you should not take it, and should inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, including liver or kidney disease, an underactive thyroid, chronic malabsorption syndrome, gallbladder disease, a history of gallstones or pancreatitis, diabetes or an eating disorder. It is very important to also consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Xenical, including diabetic medications, cyclosporine, digoxin, levothyroxine, any other weight medications or any blood thinners. You should also inform you doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Xenical may cause harm to your baby.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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