Xenical (Orlistat)
>> Drug Uses:
Xenical (Orlistat) is a popular medication extensively used by millions of people, who suffer from obesity. The drug can be used in adult and children aged 12 and older.
You can buy Xenical without prescription. There is generic Xenical available as well which has the same effect as the brand version, but the generic Xenical is much cheaper.
>> How Taken Orlistat:
Use Xenical as prescribed by your doctor.
* Study the direction label in the medicine package. You may start taking Xenical if your weight is more than the weight considered proper for your height. Comsult your doctor or pharmacist if any questions arise.
* Take Xenical orally with each meal containing much fat. Taking more than 3 capsules daily is not recommended.
* If you miss your meal or it does not contain fat, skip your dose of Xenical.
* Along with fats Xenical may also decrease your absorption of vitamins. To make up for the loss of vitamins take a multivitamin once a day.
>> Drug Class and Mechanism:
Xenical is a weight loss medicine that works by blocking absorption of fat in your body rather than by suppressing your appetite. It shows effectiveness in a long term use and the peak of effectiveness is reached in 1-2 years of regular drug use. Xenical inhibits fats from being absorbed and due to it about 30% of the fat passes through the intestine undigested. This helps you to decrease and maintain your weight, and to minimize weight regain.
Along with weight loss Xenical is also effective for improving risk factors, such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar levels which, if not timely treated, could lead to other serious diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
>> Missed Dose Xenical:
If you forgot to take your dose of Xenical, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as prescribed by your doctor.
>> Safety information:
Xenical (Orlistat) is contraindicated if:
* you are allergic to any component of Xenical;
* you are not obese;
* you have problems with digestion or gall flow problems (cholestasis);
* you have a transplanted organ;
* you use cyclosporine.
Check with your physician or health care provider if any of the mentioned applies to you.
Note:
* Avoid taking more than the recommended dose without first checking with your physician. Taking double dose will not help you lose more weight, but may increase the risk of side effects.
* Proper diet and working out program are important in order to lose weight and not to regain it. Xenical (Orlistat) increases the chances of your weight sustainability.
* Xenical is likely to cause changes in your bowel or stool. Eating a low-fat diet may help you to lessen these side effects.
* Inform your physician or dentist that you take Xenical (Orlistat) before you receive any medical or care or surgery.
* Xenical may affect blood sugar in diabetes patients. Have your blood sugar monitored during the whole period you take Xenical.
* Xenical should not be used in children under 18; safety in these children has not been confirmed.
* Do not use Xenical if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Xenical is found in breast milk. Avoid breast-feeding while taking Xenical to be on the safe side.
>> Storage:
Xenical (Orlistat) should be stored at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F. Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sun rays. Keep Xenical beyond the reach of children and pets.
>> Side Effects Xenical:
Contact your physician if any of the following most common side effects become bothersome: trouble controlling bowel movements, diarrhea, gas, frequent stools, oily spotting.
Seek medical attention immediately if any of the following adverse side effects occur to you: itching, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tightness in the chest, severe stomach pain.