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Author: While Xenical can be effective for losing weight successfully it is important to understand the possible side effects. Although most side effects are low to moderate being aware is important for your health safety.
Before deciding to take Xenical you should first consult your doctor. If you have health conditions such as kidney stones, gall bladder problems, diabetes and the like Xenical might not be the best option for weight loss. However, you may have some options but you should seek treatment from your doctor first.
While the side effects of Xenical are low to moderate you should be aware of what they are. Below we have some of the most common side effects. If you experience any of them you should stop taking Xenical and contact your doctor immediately.
Rare Allergic Reactions to Xenical:
* Shortness of breath
* Constricting of your throat
* Lips, tongue or facial swelling
* Appearance of hives
Drug Interactions:
If you are taking Cyclosporine or Warfarin you should not take Xenical. There may be other medications you should not take when taking Xenical that aren’t listed here, talk with your doctor to be sure. This is not limited to prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and vitamins should also be considered.
Common Xenical Side Effects:
* Oily spotting
* Fatty or oily stools
* Stool discoloration
* Gas with an oily discharge
* Urgent and uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom without much notice
* Inability to control bowel movements
* Increased bowel movements
Most of the bowel changes listed is natural effects of blocking fat and that the Xenical is working. However, they can be bothersome to get used to as they can be unpredictable. Generally they occur early on in treatment, especially if you eat meals with high amounts of fat. Usually, these symptoms are temporary and lessen and most times disappear.
If you start taking Xenical and you experience side effects not listed here you should still contact your doctor. While these are the most common side effects, everyone is different and you may experience different side effects.
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Xenical is worth considering for helping to achieve desired weight loss if you are thirty or more pounds overweight. Xenical (the brand name for Orlistat) is intended to be used alongside a reduced calorie diet to help you lose weight while also helping you to maintain weight loss.
Xenical works by inhibiting the enzyme lipase that is used in the absorption of dietary fats in the stomach and in the small intestine. This medication effectively deactivates the digestion of fats contained in the food you eat. As the undigested fats are not absorbed by the body, this has a positive effect on your weight control efforts.
While Xenical can effectively help you to lose weight, you should also follow a low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Xenical, like any other prescription diet pill, is a short term solution and needs to be treated as so. If you don’t exercise and eat properly after you stop taking Xenical you will quickly gain back the weight that you have worked so hard to lose.
Should you take Xenical?
Xenical is a good choice if you are considered obese (thirty pounds over weight) or have a BMI of 27 or higher. If you hope to lose just a few pounds to fit into the brides maid dress for your best friends wedding, this is not the solution for you.
If have pre-existing medical conditions Xenical may not be safe. People that suffer from health conditions such as gall bladder problems, heart disease, anorexia and bulimia or diabetes should not take Xenical.
Will you be able to stick to a low calorie diet and exclude fats from your diet? This is an important factor to consider, you have to be real with your weight loss goals. Xenical works by absorbing fat but that doesn’t mean that you should eat unhealthy meals and depend on the diet pill to rid your body of fats. What would happen then when you stop taking Xenical as after six months of use it becomes ineffective?
Xenical (the brand name for Orlistat) diet pills are in a class of drugs that work by preventing fat absorption in some of the food you eat which in turn blocks calories. While Xenical can give you a boost you should also eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Xenical comes in capsule form and the typical dosage amount is 120 milligrams.
Orlistat is mostly commonly used for the management of obesity including weight loss and weight maintenance along with a reduced-calorie diet. Exercise is essential to any diet program along with taking any diet pills for maximum weight loss and health.
Prior to taking Xenical you should visit your doctor and go over the pros and cons of taking a diet pill to help achieve your weight loss goals.
How does Xenical work?
Xenical works by inhibiting the enzyme lipase that is used in the absorption of dietary fats in the stomach and small intestine. This medication effectively deactivates the digestion of fats in the food you eat. As the undigested fats are not absorbed, this has a positive effect on your weight control efforts.
Xenical inhibits the enzyme lipase that helps in the absorption of dietary fats in the stomach and the small intestine. The Xenical diet pills effectively inactivate the enzyme involved in the digestion of fats. As undigested fats are not absorbed, the resulting caloric deficit has a positive effect on weight control. Absorption of the drug is therefore not needed for activity. Therefore, systemic exposure to Xenical is minimal.
When taking Xenical it may decrease your body’s absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. To be sure you are receiving proper nutrition your doctor might also suggest taking a multivitamin supplement daily that contains vitamins D, E, K and beta- carotene while taking this medication.
It is important for you and your health to have regular doctor visits while on Meridia. Sibutramine has caused increased blood pressure and heart rate in some patients and if so your Doctor will need to adjust your dose or you may not be able to take this medication at all. If you are on this medication and it doesn’t seem to be working, check with your doctor but do not increase your dosage!
Important Meridia (Sibutramine) Facts:
Do not take this medication within 14 days of taking medicines that contain monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It may cause seizures, high blood pressure and other adverse health affects.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. That’s not to say you can enjoy a glass or two of wine occasionally but you should avoid excess alcohol.
Common Meridia Side Effects can include:
Dizziness and/or drowsiness – when you start taking this medication be sure you know how it will affect you. Do not drive or operate machinery or any other potentially dangerous tasks until after your body is used to this medicine.
This medication may cause dry mouth and it is normal. To help combat it, use sugarless candy and gum or ice chips. If your mouth is dry for two or more weeks check with your doctor to make sure there is nothing else going on health wise.
Anxiety and irritability along with unusual impatience, nervousness and insomnia
Less Common Meridia Side Effects can include:
Chills
Irregular heartbeat
Increased blood pressure
Depression
Swelling in the feet and ankles
Achiness
Indigestion
Hot flashes
While we have listed some common and less common side effects there are still effects you may experience that are not listed. Remember if may take a couple of weeks for your body to adjust to this medication and for you to see any differences. But if you feel weird and you are unsure check with your doctor, it is always better to be safe then sorry. After all this is your health we are talking about!
