Drug Uses
Xenical (Orlistat) is used to help obese people who fit certain weight and height requirements lose weight and maintain weight loss. Xenical works in your intestines, where it blocks some of the fat you eat from being absorbed. This undigested fat is then eliminated in your bowel movements.
How Taken
Xenical comes in a capsule to take it orally. It is usually taken tree times a day with a daily intake of fat (30% of total calories), carbohydrates, and protein should be distributed evenly over 3 main meals.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you have a .
You may not be able to take Xenical if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Before taking Xenical, talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney stones, chronic malabsorption syndrome, gallbladder problems, have diabetes, have anorexia or bulimia, take any other weight-loss medicine, or take cyclosporine. Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Xenical (Orlistat) and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare allergic reaction including shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives.
Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to take Xenical and talk to your doctor if you experience oily spotting, gas with discharge, an urgent need to go to the bathroom, oily or fatty stools, an oily discharge, an increased number of bowel movements,
an inability to control bowel movements, or orange or brown colored oil in your stool.
The bowel changes listed above are a natural effect of blocking fat and indicate that Xenical is working. They generally occur early in treatment, particularly after meals containing higher amounts of fat than are recommended. These symptoms are usually temporary and lessen or disappear as you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet of meals containing 30% fat.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Xenical overdose are not known.
More Information
Xenical (Orlistat) may decrease your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. To ensure adequate nutrition, your doctor may recommend taking a multivitamin that contain vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Take your vitamin supplement once a day, at least 2 hours before or after a dose of Xenical.
Each time you take Xenical, your meal should contain no more than about 30% of calories from fat. Evenly divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein over three main meals a day. Talk to your doctor about following a healthy eating plan.
Disclaimer
The above Xenical (Orlistat) info is for your information purposes only. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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