Xenical
The prescription-strength pill is not for the casual dieter.
BACKGROUND
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
Related Diets: Alli, Contrave, Orlistat, AHA No-Fad Diet
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this pill works, but with horrible side effects, the only pills that definitly work are the stackers with ephedrine. I lost 35pounds with them too bad they are banned now, unless it has ephedrine it is a waste of money. ask anyone who tried ephedrine and they'll say the same!
well i have been taking them for a month and i have ibs so they work great for me because now i can go to the bathroom on a regular bases in which i am loseing weight and i feel better then i have my intire life. so if you have ibs i would use this product cas u do lose lots of weight and it helps you become regular.
hi my gynie put me on this to loose weight to help me concieve, i tried it for 6 months, and was awful on my bowel, lost about 9lb, i have been off this for 2 years, got pregnant, my little boy is 14 months. but if i eat ANY fat i have an accident, it has affected my bowel permanently. please be careful and talk to your doctor if it is happening alot, or when you have no fat, good luck in your weight loss though xx
I've been on Orlistat for 1 month now, and yes I agree to start with the oily discharges are an issue, but the whole point is to reduce your fat intake to a healthy level. It's been just over a week now since my last oily episode, the weight is still coming off and I feel great. It's important to realise that this pill isn't a quick fix, it's a highly motivated way to change the way you eat for good and reflect upon how much fat would be stored in your body, had you not poo'd it out!!!
if you take these pills wear a diaper cause you will def be having accidents
i have been prescribed zenical as have gained 42lbs after taking anti depressants tablets and i am unsure whether to take them or not..could someone please help me
I'm not sure how much it worked for me. I just would hate to see the fat deposits that I would have accumulated had I not been taking this - problems & humilitions & all!
Tried this and it was no good, you coulldnt cough without running for the bathroom
me too :)
I took this for about 3 weeks. didn't lose but I did leave alot of oil like stains on my pants . You have no control, at all.
it worked for me!!
i started taking these and i have to agree.. u cannot control the oily leakage ad its really expensive. for a months worth it was almost 300 dollars. most insurances wont cover these pills..
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