Xenical Orlistat is a prescription drug given to people who are obese or want to reduce their weight. Just taking Xenical without controlling the diet will not help in losing weight and keeping it off; the diet also needs to be controlled. Calorie intake must be reduced, and changes made in eating habits. Only then will Xenical help with weight loss. Foods containing high-fat content must be avoided. Unlike other drugs for losing weight, Xenical works on the digestive system and stops fat that has been consumed from breaking down and being digested. Xenical must not be taken if one is allergic to orlistat or has gall bladder problems.

If a person who wants to lose weight and take medication for it should first consult with a doctor. If there are symptoms of an under-active thyroid, history of kidney stones, type 1 or 2 diabetes, or an eating problem, Xenical may not be prescribed. Xenical is taken during a meal or within an hour of eating a meal. Xenical is not prescribed to persons less than 18 years of age. Only the person who is prescribed Xenical should take the medication, and it must not be shared. Also, the drug must be stored safely out of the reach of children. Initially one may have some problems with loose motions, as the fat contents are not being absorbed in the body, but over time this condition should subside. A doctor may also prescribe a multivitamin or mineral supplement to be taken along with Xenical. This should be taken 2 hours before taking Xenical.

If a woman is pregnant or plans on becoming pregnant during medication, she must tell her doctor. Also, one must not take Xenical if one is breastfeeding an infant.

Xenical must not be taken without first consulting a physician and having an examination done.

This article is for informational purposes only. For further instructions on Xenical – Orlistat consult with your doctor.

Effective Dosage and Possible Side Effects

120-360 mg/day

• oily spotting in your undergarments;
• oily or fatty stools;
• orange or brown colored oil in your stool;
• gas with discharge, an oily discharge;
• loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements;
• an increased number of bowel movements; or
• stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain
• headache, back pain; or
• skin rash or itching