Xenical

Typical Brand Names: Xenical
Active Ingredients: Orlistat

Xenical should be used as part of a weight-loss program prescribed by a doctor. It works by blocking absorption of some of the fat intake from each meal you consume. You still need to maintain a low-fat diet while taking Xenical. And you will need to begin taking a multivitamin, if you do not already. Xenical keeps the body from absorbing some important vitamins from your meals, which needs to be replaced by the multivitamin. Take the vitamin at a time separate from the Xenical dose. They should be taken at least 2 hours apart from each other.

Medication Description and Quantity			PRICE (USD)
Xenical	120 mg	90 Capsules	$149.00
Xenical	120 mg	180 Capsules	$259.00
Xenical	120 mg	270 Capsules	$449.00

Xenical Uses?

Xenical works in your intestinal tract to help your body keep from digesting fat. This is unlike many of the other weight loss drug available that work on the brain or central nervous system to speed up metabolism, or suppress the appetite. We have lipases in our digestive system, which are enzymes that help our body break down the fat. Xenical attaches itself to these lipases so that some of the fat that you ate is unable to get digested.

Since this undigested food canít be absorbed, then, your body discards it in your bowel movements. Xenical effectively blocks up to one-third of the fat intake in each of your meals from being absorbed.

If you have a Body Mass Index of 30 and above, or if your BMI is 27 and above and you also have health conditions that are potential risks such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, you may qualify to use Xenical.

Xenical Directions?

Xenical is generally prescribed for 120-mg taken orally with liquids near each main meal of a day, that contains fat. It can be taken up to three times a day, but should be used in combination with a low-fat diet.

Your meals should contain no more than 30% of calories coming from the fat. And it is important to evenly divide your daily consumption of protein, carbohydrates, and fat between your three main meals.

Your dose of Xenical can be taken within 1 hour of each meal. If you should miss a dose, or you eat a meal that has no fat, you can decide not to take that dose of Xenical. It is not recommended that you try to take more Xenical than the 120-mg dose. Higher doses have not been shown to provide any additional benefits.

Xenical Side Effects?

It is probable that you will experience some bowel interruptions when taken Xenical since it blocks the absorption of fat. They are natural as a result of blocking the fat.

These symptoms generally occur in the first weeks of use. Some people experience them for 6 months or longer while using Xenical. Symptoms may include and increase in bowel movements, a sense of urgency to have a bowel movement, and an inability to control a bowel movement particularly following meals with high fat consumption. You may also experience gas with oily discharge,

If you also take Pravastatin, take it at night to avoid any interactions with your Xenical dose.

Xenical Warnings?

XENICAL is not recommended if you are pregnant, nursing, have food absorption problems or reduced bile flow. Xenical also reduces the absorption of vitamins, for that reason, a daily multivitamin is recommended.

Xenical is for people who are considerably overweight (with a body mass index of 30 or higher) and for people who are overweight (have a body mass index of 27 or greater). This medication is for people that have other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes.

Xenical should be taken in combination with a reduced-calorie diet containing no more than 30% of calories from fat.

Xenical Drug Interactions?

If you are taking cyclosporine, speak to your doctor before taking Xenical.

Xenical Missed Dose?

Xenical blocks one-third of the fat in the food you eat at that meal. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can omit your dose of Xenical. Simply resume taking XENICAL at your next meal containing fat. It is a waist of time to take more Xenical than prescribed by your doctor, there is no evidence that has proven that using additional Xenical will help you loss additional weight.

Xenical Storage?

Once you receive your Xenical medication store it at room temperature; keep it away from sunlight and moisture.

Anything Else I Should Know About Xenical?

Xenical is unlike other prescription medicines that are based on amphetamine-style appetite suppressants, those types of medications typically have many side effects Some prescription pills like Redux and Pondimin have also been associated with damaged lung and heart tissue in some people who took them.

Xenical is currently the only drug that alters fat metabolism. Xenical's greatest advantage is that it works exactly where it is needed -- in the intestinal tract. It does not affect the heart. It does not affect the brain. Not even 1% of Xenical is absorbed by the bloodstream, which makes it by far the safest prescription diet drug on the market.

You should take a multivitamin once a day while on Xenical because it keeps you from absorbing certain essential vitamins. This vitamin should not be taken at the same time as Xenical (needs to be separated by 2 hours). The easiest way to achieve this is to take your multivitamin at bedtime.

Obesity is sometimes the result of other disease states, such as hypothyroidism. It is extremely important that you have regular yearly checkup with your primary care physician! Do not share this medication with anyone.