Xenical 120mg (Brand)

• Prevents up to one third of the fat you consume from being digested
• Produces less side effects as it is not absorbed in the bloodstream
• Can be used to reduce the risks associated with diabetes
• Improves high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar
• The most thoroughly tested weight control medication and therefore completely safe

How is Xenical (Brand) different from other weight loss medication?

With the exception of Xenical®, all current prescription drugs for weight loss act on the brain to reduce appetite. You eat less and you lose weight - but at a price. In order to get to the brain, these drugs must enter the blood stream. Therefore, these drugs may have side effects which affect the central nervous and cardiovascular systems, ranging from minor to severe. They are therefore indicated for short term use only.

Most importantly, though, these drugs do little or nothing to help people change their eating habits or lifestyles. So when they stop taking the drugs, the weight is quickly piled back on.
Xenical®, on the other hand, does not enter the blood stream or have a negative effect on the brain. This medication does not reduce your appetite. It simply blocks the digestion and absorption of fat and helps you to control your fat intake.

How fast will I lose weight when using Xenical (Brand)?

Weight loss begins immediately. There have been international clinical studies involving thousands of patients, where most individuals using Xenical® lost, on average, 10% of their initial body weight over a 6-8 month period.

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Side Effects of Xenical (Brand)

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Xenical®:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat

Stop taking Xenical® and call your doctor at once if you have severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, and a fast heart rate. These could be signs of pancreatitis.

The following side effects occur commonly with the use of this medication. They are the natural effects of Xenical's fat-blocking action and are actually signs that the medication is working properly. These side effects are usually temporary and may lessen as you continue treatment with Xenical®:

• Oily spotting in your underwear
• Oily or fatty stools
• Orange or brown coloured oil in your stool
• Gas with discharge or oily discharge
• Loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements
• An increased number of bowel movements
• Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain
• Weakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, itching, loss of appetite, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Other side effects that may occur while taking Xenical® include:

• Problems with your teeth or gums
• Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough
• Fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms
• Headache, back pain
• Mild skin rash

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Precautions before / while taking Xenical (Brand)

Do not take Xenical® if you are allergic to orlistat, or if you have:

• Chronic malabsorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly)
• Gallbladder problems

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need adjust your dose of Xenical® or have special tests:

• An underactive thyroid
• A history of gallstones
• A history of pancreatitis
• Liver disease
• Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• An eating disorder (Anorexia or Bulimia)
• If you take any other weight loss medication (prescription or over-the-counter)

This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking Xenical® can make it harder for your body to absorb certain vitamins. These vitamins are important if you are nursing a baby. Do not use Xenical® without telling your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.

Drug interactions while taking Xenical (Brand)

Before taking Xenical®, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• Insulin or diabetes medication taken by mouth
• Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
• Digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
• Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid)
• A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin)

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Xenical®, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Xenical®. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medication you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.