Xenical
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Brand name for orlistat, Xenical is a wonder drug for people suffering with obesity and fat related syndromes. A potent member of Lipase inhibitor group of drugs, Xenical helps reduce unwanted weight and also maintain the sliced weight from rising up the scales again. Xenical stops the human digestive system from digesting and absorbing certain fat taken through food. This, however, nullifies the chances of calories settling down on the body. Xenical can show results only when it is taken in with controlled and fat free diet. The most beneficial part of Xenical is that it doesn't stop working after it has reduced the weight. It is equally active in maintaining the lowered weight and thus protects the body from getting affected with other obesity related syndromes. Although much safer from other weight reducing drugs available in the market, Xenical has many side effects. So it is in the interest of the users to take this drug regularly on time for the best results.
Xenical Warnings
The effectiveness and dosage of Xenical may vary from person to person depending on the health conditions. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any Lipase Inhibitor or Xenical in particular. Also don't forget to mention if you are already suffering from any of the following diseases:
- High Blood Sugar;
- Chronic mal-absorption syndrome;
- Gallbladder problems;
- Kidney stones;
- Anorexia;
- Bulimia.
Enlisted in FDA pregnancy category B, Xenical is not expected to cause any severe damage to growing foetus. This drug has not yet been studied on pregnant women, but cause reduction in the amount of vitamins absorbed by our body through food. It is not known whether Xenical passes into mother's breast milk or not. However, women should always consult a doctor before taking up Xenical during pregnancy or breast-feeding stage.
Xenical have not been tested on children and older adults so far. Doctors are, however, not suspecting any harmful effects of this drug on children and aged individuals.
Xenical may not work at its best with all other OTC or prescribed drugs. So it is recommended to tell your doctor before hand if you are taking any of the following drugs before taking up Xenical:
- Neoral;
- Sandimmune;
- Coumadin;
- Lipitor;
- Baycol;
- Lescol;
- Mevacor;
- Pravachol;
- Zocor.
Xenical Side Effects
Intake of Xenical is followed by the appearance of a host of side effects. Although side effects disappear within 2 to 3 days of usage, it is always safer to consult a doctor immediately after the side effects start surfacing. The serious side effects of Xenical include breath trouble, closed throat, swollen lips, tongue, or face etc.
Side effects like fever, body ache, cough, headache, running nose, sneezing, sore throat gas formation with loose motion, oily stool discharge, orange or brown colored oil in your stool are very common and less harmful. . .
Among the uncommon side effects of Xenical, blood in urine, hearing difficulty, urination problem, dental problem, sudden tension, change in menstrual cycle, rectal pain and uneasiness are notable.
Xenical Overdose
So far no cases of Xenical overdose with fatal consequences have been reported. However, prevention is always better than cure. Avoid taking double dose and rush to a doctor immediately after you realize that you have taken a double dose. This is more important as nothing is known about the normal symptoms of Xenical overdose.
Missed dose of Xenical may not be much harmful. Take the missed dose within one hour after a meal. And if you don't remember within 1 hour just skip the last dose and go for the next scheduled one. Be very careful not to take a double dose.
Xenical Usage Guidelines
Rely on your doctor for the best usage guidelines. Normally Xenical is taken in with a full glass of water. Xenical is taken within one hour of the main meal. Make sure not to include more than 30% of fat in your meal. As Xenical may reduce vitamin absorption power of the body, be very careful and particular about taking vitamin supplements prescribed by the drug. Store Xenical at room temperature for best results.
