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Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used in the management of obesity in adult and adolescent patients age 12 and older. Xenical Orlistat Capsules) may be used during the weight loss phase or following weight loss to assist in weight management. Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) works by inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet and should be used with a reduced-calorie diet. Buy Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) from Canada for the lowest prices guaranteed. Do not take your medicine more often than directed
You should use Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) with a reduced-calorie diet that contains no more than about 30% of the calories from fat. Divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein evenly over your 3 main meals. You should try to follow a healthy eating plan as prescribed by your doctor such as the one developed by the American Heart Association. Following this eating plan can help reduce the possible GI side effects from Xenical (Orlistat Capsules). Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) is taken by mouth and swallowed with a drink of liquid. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) with each main meal that contains about 30% of the calories from fat. Or you can take the capsule one hour after the meal. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can omit that dose of Xenical (Orlistat Capsules). Doses greater than 120 mg three times per day have not been shown to increase weight loss. These drugs may interact with Xenical (Orlistat Capsules): •Dietary supplements, such as beta-carotene and vitamins A, D, E, and K •warfarin •cyclosporine •pravastatin •drugs used to treat diabetes Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) blocks some of the fat that you eat from being absorbed by your body. Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) is used in the management of obesity including weight loss and weight maintenance when used with a reduced-calorie diet. Xenical Capsules (Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) may decrease your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. To ensure adequate nutrition, your doctor may recommend taking a multivitamin that contains vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Take your vitamin supplement once a day, at least 2 hours before or after a dose of Xenical Capsules (Orlistat). Do not take Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) without first talking to your doctor if you have • chronic mal-absorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly), or • gallbladder problems Before taking Xenical Capsules (Orlistat), talk to your doctor if you • have a history of kidney stones, • have diabetes, • have anorexia or bulimia, • take any other weight-loss medicine, or • take cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) You may not be able to take Xenical Capsules (Orlistat), or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Xenical (Orlistat Capsules) is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Xenical Capsules without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Xenical Capsules passes into breast milk. Do not take Xenical Capsules without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. 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You may want to speak to your doctor about less serious side effects of Xenical/Orlistat capsules such as: • oily spotting; • oily or fatty stools; • orange or brown colored oil in your stool; • gas with discharge, an oily discharge; • an urgent need to go to the bathroom; • an inability to control bowel movements, or; • an increased number of bowel movements The bowel changes listed above are a natural effect of blocking fat and indicate that Xenical Capsules are working. They generally occur early in treatment, particularly after meals containing higher amounts of fat than are recommended. These symptoms are usually temporary and lessen or disappear as you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet of meals containing 30% fat. Xenical/Orlistat side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any Xenical/Orlistat side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. 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Xenical (Orlistat, Tetrahydrolipstatin) should also not be used by women who are pregnant, are planning on becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Caution should also be exercised with:
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