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Xenical
(orlistat) is a weight loss medication that inhibits 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
by using Xenical and this allows about 30% of the fat eaten
in a meal to pass through the digestive tract undigested. Xenical
helps to reduce and maintain your weight, as well as to minimize
any weight regain.
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Xenical
is a prescription weight-control medication useful for the
long-term treatment of significant obesity.
Directions
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. Xenical
should be swallowed with water.
Side Effects
Loose stools and increased
gas or flatulence. These symptoms are generally mild, occur
at the beginning of 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 treatment with Xenical 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
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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