Xenical Information:

Xenical isa prescription drug given to people who are obese or want to reducetheir weight. Just taking Xenical without controlling the diet will nothelp in loosing weight and keeping it off; the diet also needs to becontrolled. Calorie intake must be reduced, and changes made in eatinghabits. Only then will Xenical help with weight loss. Foods containinga high fat content must be avoided. Unlike other drugs for loosingweight, Xenical works on the digestive system and stops fat that hasbeen consumed from breaking down and being digested. Xenical must notbe taken if one is allergic to orlistat or has gall bladder problems.

Ifa person who wants to loose weight and take a medication for it shouldfirst consult with a doctor. If there are symptoms of an under-activethyroid, history of kidney stones, type 1 or 2 diabetes, or an eatingproblem, Xenical may not be prescribed. Xenical is taken during a mealor within an hour of eating a meal. Xenical is not prescribed topersons less than 18 years of age. Only the person who is prescribedXenical should take the medication, and it must not be shared. Also,the drug must be stored safely out of the reach of children. Initiallyone may have some problems with loose motions, as the fat contents arenot being absorbed in the body, but over time this condition shouldsubside. A doctor may also prescribe a multi vitamin or mineralsupplement to be taken along with Xenical. This should be taken 2 hoursbefore taking Xenical.

If a woman is pregnant or plans onbecoming 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 consult with your doctor.