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| Prescription Xenical Drug Information |
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Xenical Uses? |
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XENICAL is a prescription weight-control medication useful for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
XENICAL can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar which, if not treated, could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Each XENICAL capsule contains 120 mg of the active substance orlistat, which acts as a lipase inhibitor.
XENICAL is a weight loss medication that targets the absorption of fat in your body rather than suppressing your appetite. It is useful for long term use and has been shown to be effective for 1-2 years. Dietary fats are inhibited from being absorbed and this allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. This helps you to reduce and maintain your weight, as well as to minimize any weight regain. |
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Xenical Directions? |
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Doses of Xenical above 120-mg three times daily have not been shown to provide an additional weight-loss. Xenical can be taken during meals or up to 1 hour after a meal. Try not to miss a meal or if you eat a meal that has no fat in it you can skip a dose of XENICAL.
120-mg capsule of Xenical taken by mouth with liquid at each main meal that contains fat. Take this diet pill with every meal that containes fat.
You should try to eat foods that contain less fat. We sugest that you have a meal that contains less than 30% of calories from fat. |
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Xenical Side Effects? |
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Xenical Warnings? |
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Xenical is prescribed for people who are overweight that have a body mass index of 30 or greater or have a body mass index of 27 with other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes.
You will need to have a well-balanced reduced-calorie diet containing no more than 30% of calories from fat while taking Xenical.
XENICAL shouldn't be taken if you are pregnant, nursing, have food absorption problems or reduced bile flow. It also reduces the absorption of vitamins, therefore, a daily multivitamin is recommended. |
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Xenical Drug Interactions? |
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Cyclosporine is not recommended for use while taking Xenical. If you already take it, please tell your doctor before you start taking the Xenical. |
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Xenical Missed Dose? |
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In clinical trials, taking additional doses of Xenical did not improve weight loss. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. |
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Xenical Storage? |
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Store this medication at room temperature and out of the reach of children. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Xenical? |
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You should take a multivitamin once a day while on Xenical. Because this medication keeps your body from absorbing certain essential vitamins. This vitamin should not be taken at the same time as Xenical you should take about 2 hours apart.
Xenical is unlike other prescription medicines that are based on amphetamine-style appetite suppressants; those types of medications typically have many side effects.
Xenical is the safest prescription diet drug on the market.
Xenical is currently the only drug that alters fat metabolism. Xenical does not affect the heart or the brain. Not even 1% of Xenical is absorbed by the bloodstream.
Always have a yearly checkup with your primary care physician! Do not share this medication with anyone. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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