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Chemical Name: ORLISTAT

Applications

This medication deals with weight problems in people. It can not only help you lose weight, but actually maintain that condition and keep yourself thin for prolonged periods of time. Xenical works in the digestive tract, blocking some of the consumed fat from making its way into your body permanently. Xenical is most effective when used in combination with a proper, healthy diet - and you'll only see the increased benefits as long as you're using the medication too.

Instructions

Xenical is packaged in capsules for oral consumption. It should be taken three times daily along with your regular meals - make sure you follow the provided directions closely. Do not make experiments with the dosage without a doctor's advice - this is a serious medication and going too far from the prescribed dosage can have adverse effects on your health. You should maintain a healthy diet if you want the drug to have the best possible effect - distribute a balanced intake of fat, carbohydrates and proteins over three main meals.

Warnings

People affected by a chronic malabsorption syndrome, as well as those with gallbladder problems must consult a doctor before using Xenical. Sometimes, the conditions may prevent you from using the medication at all - adhere to the doctor's words in that case and do not use it - the consequences could be dire. If you've suffered from kidney stones, diabetes, or bulimia in the past, you should also consult a professional physician.

In most cases, a dosage adjustment will be sufficient to allow you to treat yourself with the drug. If the condition is more severe though, you may need to refrain from using Xenical at all.

Xenical has not shown any signs of harming unborn babies, but pregnant women should still be very careful if they're about to use it - consult a doctor and plan your treatment carefully. If you're breastfeeding, also research deeply into the matter, as it is not known whether Xenical leaves traces in a woman's milk.

Missed dose

Missing a dose is not a big problem normally - just take the next one on time and you should be fine. There's no need to compensate for the missed dose by taking extra - that will actually have negative effects on you.

Side effects

Xenical may cause allergic reactions, most commonly manifested through a sudden loss of breath. If you experience that, stop using the medication immediately. Other symptoms include sweating, swelling of the lips, tongue, or the face, as well as some minor side effects that do not occur as frequently. Xenical may also cause your stool to become excessively fatty and/or oily, and cause frequent urination.

Those are actually expected effects of the drug, as this is how it interacts with your intestines, when it blocks the fat. Those symptomes are temporary and should not last for long - if they do, contact a doctor and seek treatment, as this could be an indication of a problem in the treatment.

Storage

Keep Xenical in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight exposure. Keep it out of reach for children and pets. Do not consume after expiration date.

Overdose

Xenical overdoses have not been extensively studied, so a concise list of symptomes is not available. If you suspect you may have overdosed, seek immediate medical attention.

Final notes

Xenical may interact with your body's ability to absorb some vitamins. To ensure that your nutrition stays within reasonable bounds, it's often best to supplement your diet with a multivitamin, especially ones that contain vitamins D, E and K, and beta-carotene.

The vitamin supplements should be taken once a day, preferably close to taking Xenical. Make sure you set aside a good amount of time to form a properly balanced diet if you want to see the best possible results from your weight loss treatment.