About Xenical
Thursday, August 30th, 2007About Xenical and how it should be used
Xenical is a drug used to assist obese people who fit certain weight and height requirements lose weight and maintain weight loss. Xenical works in your intestines, where it blocks some of the fat you eat from being absorbed. This undigested fat is then eliminated in your bowel movements. Use Xenical together with a reduced-calorie diet. The weight management effects of Xenical continue only as long as you are taking it.
Who should not buy or use Xenical?
You should not buy nor use Xenical if you:
have problems in absorbing food
have gallbladder problems
are pregnant, or breast-feeding a child
People with certain kidney problems may not be able to take Xenical.
General Safety using Xenical:
Your daily intake of fats should be evenly divided over 3 main meals.
Xenical can decrease the absorption some fat-soluble vitamins and beta-carotene. Therefore when being treated with Xenical, take a multivitamin supplement that contains vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Take your multivitamin once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking Xenical, such as bedtime.
Review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. If you are taking cyclosporine you may have to be monitored more closely.
If you are diabetic, Xenical may affect your blood sugar control. See your doctor regularly for monitoring and treatment adjustments.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your doctor if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are the possible side effects of Xenical use? (This is NOT intended as a complete list of side effects reported with Xenical use. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Oily spotting
Gas with discharge
Urgent need to have a bowel movement
Oily or fatty stools
Oily discharge
Increased number of bowel movements
Inability to control bowel movements
For more detailed information about Xenical, ask your health care provider.