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Uses
This medicine is an appetite suppressant used along with
diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term
management of obesity.
Xenical blocks absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream,
thereby reducing the number of calories you get from a
meal. At the usual dosage level, it cuts fat absorption
by almost one-third. Combined with a low-calorie diet,
it is used to promote weight loss and discourage the return
of unwanted pounds.
The drug is prescribed for the frankly obese and for merely
overweight people who have other health problems such
as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
levels. Your weight status is determined by your body
mass index (BMI), a comparison of height to weight.
Important Fact: Along with dietary fat,
Xenical decreases the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins
and beta-carotene. To compensate, you should take a multivitamin
containing vitamins A, E, D, and K once a day, at least
2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Xenical.
Before Using
Do not take Xenical if you suffer from ""chronic
malabsorption syndrome""---a condition that
prevents nutrients from passing from your stomach into
your bloodstream---or from cholestasis, a blockage in
the supply of bile needed for digestion. You''ll also
need to avoid Xenical if it gives you an allergic reaction.
Xenical Dosage
Take a capsule of Xenical during, or up to 1 hour after,
each main meal. You should follow a nutritionally balanced,
low-calorie diet that provides no more than 30 percent
of its calories from fat. If you miss a meal, or the meal
contains no fat, you can skip the accompanying dose of
Xenical.
-If you miss a dose... Resume taking Xenical at the next
meal. Don''t try to make up the loss with a double dose.
The extra drug won''t help.
-Storage instructions... Store at room temperature, in
a tightly sealed container.
Storage
condition of Xenical Weight loss Drugs
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light.
Missed Dosage of Xenical Weight loss Drugs
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon
as possible. If it is after 4 pm , skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Possible side effect of Xenical Drug
Side effects of Xenical are more common during the first
year of treatment. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking
Xenical.
More
common side effects may include: Abdominal
discomfort or pain, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, diarrhea,
dizziness, earache, fatigue, fatty or oily stools, fecal
urgency or incontinence, flu, gas with fecal discharge,
gum problems, headache, increased defecation, menstrual
problems, muscle pain, nausea, oily discharge, rectal
discomfort or pain, respiratory tract infections, skin
rash, sleep problems, tooth problems, urinary tract
infections, vaginal inflammation, vomiting.
Less
common side effects may include: Dry skin, ear/nose/throat
problems, joint disorders.
Side
effects that usually occur after the first year of treatment
with Xenical include: depression, leg pain, swollen
feet, and tendonitis.
Special
information if you are pregnant or breast feeding
The effects of Xenical during pregnancy have not been
adequately studied and the drug is not recommended for
pregnant women. If you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not known whether Xenical appears in breast milk.
Do not take it while breastfeeding.
Precautions
for taking Xenical weight loss Drug
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your
doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this
medicine for longer than prescribed may cause serious
side effects. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments
while you are using this medicine. Before you begin
taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you
are using this medicine.
For
women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If
you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using
this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
NOTES
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was
not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Disclaimer
This information is not intended to substitute for professional
medical advice. Be sure to contact your physician, pharmacist
or other health care provider for more information about
this medication.
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