Xenical

Xenical is a weight loss drug manufactured by Roche laboratories and contains orlistat as an active ingredient. Xenical is a prescription drug and works in unique manner to aid weight loss. Xenical targets 30% of the dietary fat and prevent them from being digested. By blocking one third of the fat eaten, Xenical reduces the amount of calorie absorbed in your body without you eating less food. By targeting fat loss, Xenical also promotes weight loss, prevents subsequent weight regain, and lowers health risks associated with obesity.

Are there any other benefits of Xenical?

In addition to promoting weight loss in people, Xenical also helps in following problems:

• high blood pressure
• triglycerides
• body fat
• the chance of developing type II diabetes

Can I get a prescription for Xenical?

If you are obese (BMI over 30), or are overweight (BMI between 25 and 30) and are at risk for medical conditions related to weight or body fat, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, you can get Xenical prescription.

Should one take a multivitamin with Xenical?

Xenical interferes with body’s absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, you might have to take a daily multivitamin supplement that contains vitamins D, E, and K and beta carotene once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking Xenical, such as at bedtime or as per your doctor's instruction.

Is Xenical different from other weight loss drugs?

With the exception of Xenical, the current prescription drugs for weight loss act on the brain to reduce appetite. You feel less hungry after you take these drugs and hence eat less and lose weight. These drugs work in the brain and in order to get to the brain, these drugs enter the blood stream.

Xenical, on the other hand, does not enter the blood stream, nor does it affect the brain. Xenical does not reduce appetite. It simply blocks the digestion and absorption of fat and helps you to control your fat intake.

Can I get addicted to Xenical?

You cannot get addicted to Xenical, as it does not act on the brain and is non-addictive in nature.

How do I take Xenical?

The normal dosage of Xenical is one 120mg capsule taken with each of the three main meals per day. You can take it immediately before, during a meal or up to an hour after a meal. Xenical works in the presence of dietary fat only. If you fail to have the main meal or if you have a meal containing no fat, you can skip your Xenical dose.

However, if you doctor schedules your Xenical dosage differently, follow his or her instructions.

What are the side effects of Xenical?

Xenical side effects are strictly gastrointestinal in nature and related to its action of blocking the digestion of ingested fat. The increased fat in the stool can cause any of the following:

• Gas (flatulence) - sometimes with oily spotting
• Increased frequency of bowel movements
• Fatty/oily stool