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Common applications

Xenical is a product used to help obese and overweight people attain a normal weight and maintain it for prolonged periods of time. The product works by making its way to the intestines, where it blocks some of the fat you eat and prevents it from being absorbed. Used in combination with a proper diet, Xenical is sure to deliver you great results and a healthier, safer future. The effects from the medication continue to work as long as you continue using it.

Precautions

Xenical comes in the form of capsules for oral consumption. They should be taken three times a day along with your regular meal. Follow the prescribed dosages carefully, and do not make your own experiments with them - take exactly as much as your doctor recommended. You should make sure that your diet includes enough fat, proteins and carbohydrates, and spread them out evenly among your three daily meals to achieve the full effects of Xenical.

Warnings

If you've got a malabsorption syndrome, or bladder-related problems, you mustn't take Xenical without consulting your doctor first. The medication can have very profoundly negative results on patients with the conditions above, so you need to take extreme caution if you fall into one of those categories. There are various other conditions which can make Xenical treatment undesirable - kidney stones, diabetes, anorexia and bulimia are among some.

The drug can also interfere with other medications of the same kind, so make sure you're not taking any others. In some cases, falling into any of those categories does not mean that you should completely refrain from taking Xenical - sometimes, just a dosage adjustment can be enough to keep you on the same side while giving you great results. While Xenical shouldn't have any effects on unborn babies, women in pregnancy should still refrain from using the medication. Breastfeeding is also generally disapproved of, as not enough testing has been conducted to determine the rate of effects Xenical can have under those circumstances.

Missing a dose

Missing a dose is not that bad, just remember to take it the next time you should. Do not try to compensate for missed doses by taking extra - this will not have a positive effect and will just harm you.

Side effects

In some rare cases, patients have reported allergic reactions to Xenical. Those include shortness of breath, closing of the throat, swollen lips, sweating all around the body. If you experience any of these, stop using the drug immediately and consult a professional doctor. Some symptoms may not require you to stop using the medication, but you'll still need to consult a doctor - those are, for example, gas discharge, increased bowel movements, frequent urination, as well as abnormally coloured oils in the stool.

The bowel symptoms are actually positive, as they are a natural side effect of the way the drug works. They normally occur in the early stages of treatment, especially if you go over the recommended fat levels in your meals. Those symptoms will normally gradually fade away, but if they don't, you can always contact a doctor and get yourself examined.

Storing

Keep the medicine in a dry, cool place with proper ventilation and protection from moisture. Keep it well out of reach for children and pets, and throw away expired batches in time.

Overdose

If you suspect you may have overdosed on the medicine, seek medical attention immediately - the precise symptoms of Xenical overdose are not yet determined.

Final words

Xenical may lower your body's absorption of certain vitamins which are fat-soluble. To combat this, it's best to take a multivitamin which contains enough vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. The supplements should be taken once a day, at least two hours before or after taking Xenical. Make sure your meals are properly configured and you're not eating more than 30% fat with each one. If you're unsure on how to best form a healthy diet, consult your doctor and he/she will help you in that.