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Xenical benefits.

uses of Xenical

Xenical is used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior modification program to help significantly overweight ( obese ) persons lose weight. Taking Xenical can also help prevent we from regaining weight you have lost. Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, some forms of cancer, certain breathing problems, and a shorter lifespan.

Dietary fats need to be broken down into smaller pieces before body can absorb them. Xenical works by blocking enzyme that breaks down fats in your diet. This undigested fat then passes out of your body in your bowel movement. Xenical does not block absorption of calories from sugar and other non-fat foods, so we still need to restrict your total intake of calories.

how to use of Xenical

Read Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before we start taking Xenical and each time you get a refill. If we have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Xenical by mouth with liquid sometime during each main meal that contains fat or within 1 hour after meal, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. If we occasionally miss a meal or your meal contains no fat, skip that dose of medication. To decrease chance of unpleasant side effects, it's very important that no more than 30% of the calories in your diet come from fat. Your daily intake of fat, protein, and carbohydrate should be evenly spread over 3 main meals.

Because Xenical can interfere with absorption of certain vitamins ( fat-soluble vitamins including A, D, E, K ) , a daily multivitamin supplement containing these nutrients is recommended. Take multivitamin at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Xenical ( e. g. , at bedtime ) .

If we take cyclosporine, take it at least 2 hours before or after Xenical to make sure the full dose of cyclosporine is absorbed into your bloodstream.

We should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after we start Xenical. Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't improve or if it worsens.

side effects of Xenical

Changes in your bowel function frequently occur because of unabsorbed fat. Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, a feeling of needing to have a bowel movement right away, increased number of bowel movements, or poor bowel control may occur while use Xenical. These side effects may get worse if we eat more fat than we should. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Xenical because he or she has judged that benefit to you is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Xenical don't have serious side effects.

A very serious allergic reaction to Xenical is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

This isn't a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Xenical

Before taking Xenical, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

Xenical shouldn't be used if we have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have:

Before using Xenical, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

If you're diabetic, weight loss may improve your blood sugar control. Be sure to check your blood sugar regularly and tell your doctor results. Your diet or medications may need to be adjusted.

Xenical isn't recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details.

It's not known whether Xenical passes into breast milk. Because of possible risk to infant, breast-feeding while using this drug isn't recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

interactions of Xenical

See also How to Use section.

Your healthcare professionals ( e. g. , doctor or pharmacist ) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Don't start, stop or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication we use, especially of:

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Xenical, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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