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Xenical
The prescription-strength pill is not for the casual dieter.
BACKGROUND
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There are many diet pills on the market claiming that their "secret," "proven," "patent-pending" formula is the weight loss answer you've been looking for. But few come with an FDA approval nor a prescription-strength formula like Xenical (also known as Orlistat).
Xenical is prescribed to obese individuals only by their physician and after determining their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (27 if you have other risks like blood pressure or diabetes). Xenical is responsible for helping many overweight individuals finally find success and maintain. Xenical is usually not considered a first choice. Your physician will want to know if you've already tried diets, exercise and other weight loss means, but yet to find success.
So how exactly does Xenical work so succesfully? Xenical works directly in your digestive system and is responsible for keeping 1/3 of the fat you ingest from being absorbed. This is why Xenical calls for a serious reduction in the amount of fat you consume.
PRO
- Specially formulated for those that are obese
- Keeps some of the fat you consume from being absorbed by your body
- Prescription strength formula
- Low-fat diet is a must
CON
- Side effects include oily spotting from the rectum, urinary tract infection, tooth or gum disorders and gall stones among others
- Must have a prescription
- Only obese individuals can take this pill
INGREDIENTS
Orlistat is the main ingredient in Xencial. A complete list of ingredients for Xenical is not available. Because this is a prescription only product, your doctor would be able to share the ingredients with you before prescribing.
ADMINISTRATION
Your doctor would be able to explain dosage and how many tablets to take daily. This information is not available without having a prescription.
DIET and EXERCISE
While taking Xenical, you'll follow a low-fat diet (no more than 30% of your calories) that is identical to the diet outlined by the American Heart Association.
Xenical is a 120 mg capsule and is only available by prescription. It is to be taken with meals that contain fat, no more than three times daily. Xenical also encourages taking a multi-vitamin each day.
CONCLUSION
Xenical is not for everyone. Since it's made for prescription, it's given to those who are most in need.
Common Misspellings
Xencal, Zenical, Orlstat, Orlistat, Xenecal
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User Feedback
(Page 1 of 3, 54 total comments)lee
i was wondering if there is a way to get this with a discount ....its way to high ..im sure it works as a family member used it before and lost weight and would like to try again however her insurrance dont cover this.....and being on fixed income she cant afford that price ..and its not far people cant lose weight because they cant afford it and pay for insurrance who wont cover to help them ....
posted Jan 31st, 2012 3:58 pmAubrey
I have been on them for four days,been sticking to the low fat diet so its going well.I have bad piles and the loser stolls and regular bathroom visits help me.And as for not wanting to see fat residue in the toilet id rather see it there than on my body wobbling around every day.
posted Jan 20th, 2012 11:46 pmjoanne
I would like to know when can a person start seeig results. Its has been one week that I strted them. so far i have been having bowel movementss normal but everyday. Does this have anything to do with exenical/
posted Jan 3rd, 2012 2:29 amTasha
I have been taking it for 3 weeks, and lost half a stone in just the first 6 days. Weight loss has slowed down now but need to start sticking to a healthy diet also. Xx good luck all I'm 23 and weigh 12 stone, I had xenicol from doc to lose weight to try and bring my high blood pressure down that I have suffered from since the birth of my child xxx
posted Dec 4th, 2011 9:44 pmmarontar
its been a week,i had oily discharged third and fourth day...no weight loss yet....
posted Nov 12th, 2011 3:46 pmraff
hi there im enquiring about xenical, i really want to try it, question i weigh 87kgs and want to drop to 70kgs in how long should i have it for and how many pills do i need to take daily. plz help me out cheers.....
posted Nov 10th, 2011 1:36 amDENISE WALSH
I HAVE BEEN ON XENICAL FOR 9 MONTHS AND LOST 4 STONE . I KEEP TO 12 TO 15 SATURATED FAT PER DAY. AND ABOUT 1500 CALORIES SO WHATCH YOUR SATURATED FATS. DO ABIT OF WALKING OR EXCERSE. HOPE THIS BLOG WILL HELP OTHER PEOPLE ON XENICAL (PERSCRIBED BY DOCTOR ON PERSCIPTION).
posted Jan 19th, 2011 12:27 pmmonika
i took the xenical over nearly 6 months ,i lost 24 kg but i did keep an eye what I ate.i didnt eat fat food and i didnt do any eercise.i did try myself from time to time for chineese and indian but paid next day in toilet . i put more less 4 kg over christmas i m going to take them again only to lose 4 kg .om really happy what the xencal did to me !
posted Jan 6th, 2011 8:32 amLEENA
I lost 51kg in 2 weeks time. Xenical is marvellous slimming pills and i luv it. I still need to put off weight as much as possible due to i am obesity.
posted Nov 10th, 2010 6:16 amAndrea
I took Xenical when I was 17/18 years of age, my mother was want it and had stop taking them. At first I didnt like the side effects, it felt as thought I had gas, but I didnt. I ate way to much fatty foods. I was really close to a size 22, but by the time I was 19 I was at a 16 almost 14. I love what it did for me! Now, I'm 27 I'm going through the same thing, and looking to start taking them again. It also helps me not want to eat as much. I only take one pill a day, but it suggest you take them 3 times a day. In the past it took some time to get into my system, but since I started it again it's taking affect right away! But, I know everyone is different, try it for yourself, and talk to your Doctor first.
posted Oct 31st, 2010 12:37 amalex123
I have been taking xenical for 6 months and have lost on average 3lbs per month. My doc said you really need to stick to a vegetarian type diet with at least 45g protein and 45g fat per day. Take 1 with each meal containing 15g of fat or more 3 times a day and try and do about 30mins exercise a day like walking. It really works! Im on 1000 calories a day. I usually eat meals that are low in fat but try to have my main protein from my evening meal (eg, skinless chicken breast). If you are careful with the amount of fat you eat you eat per day you wont get the nasty side effects. Good luck and stick with it guys
posted May 2nd, 2010 3:22 amcathy
i lose weight the first 6 months then nothing for the next 3 months have stopped them.
posted Mar 26th, 2010 12:42 pmNoni
i have been on xenical for a week. I have 20 kgs to lose as my BMI is 31. In the past week I have had oily spills everyday. So I guess i am still eating too much fat. this week I will really try to watch that. I have lost 500 g :-( .
posted Mar 22nd, 2010 1:30 amJazzy
Your insurance dose not cover it? my insurance covered it and it only cost 20$ for 1 months supply
posted Mar 5th, 2010 10:42 amJazzy
Stuff your *** with tissue... take a vitamin..everyday as instructed.. no biggie.....
posted Mar 5th, 2010 10:36 amMIchela
I like zenical 120mg. I over eat alot and I have alot of fatty foods... and yes taking these pills while eatting fatty food does produce orange oily stuff.... but with all of that...i still lost 5 pounds..so this week I am gonig to try low fat and walking with it.....
posted Mar 5th, 2010 10:29 amsexy
iv been taking the xenical for 7 weeks now and i have to say it works for me iv lost 15 and ahalf pounds,iv also started corves 6 days aweek and im starting to look better and feel better i love xenical and will take it on till i loose 3 more stone fingers crossed,,xxx also ill be keeping my legs crossed,,,,ha ha
posted Mar 3rd, 2010 12:14 pmDeborah
I have been taking Xenical for 4 days now. I have not had any bouts of "oily" anything! I take it this means I am not consuming too much fat. No weight loss, but, it's only been 4 days! Anyone else like me, whereby you did not experience any "oily" stuff, but, did lose weight? What day did you notice the firs weight loss? Thanks!
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posted Feb 25th, 2010 6:15 amwyna
hye,
posted Jan 27th, 2010 1:19 ami'm wyna 500lbs. Have used Xenical for few days but still didn't see the effect. How many pill to be taken per day?