Xenical 120mg Capsules

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Xenical pills contain orlistat, a drug that binds to dietary fat to prevent it from being absorbed. The effects include preventing the absorption of around one-third of the fat from the food you eat, and helping you to lose weight more effectively.

We know that tackling weight loss is often easier said than done. At The Independent Pharmacy, we’re not just about medication but about offering you genuine support and understanding on this challenging journey.

To get started, simply complete our online consultation form. Once you hear back from one of our experts, you can begin to move the number on the scale in the right direction and improve your overall health.

What is xenical 120mg capsules?

Xenical is a prescription-only weight loss medication that helps people suffering from obesity to lose weight when dieting and exercise alone have been unsuccessful. Xenical pills can be prescribed for patients who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, or 28 or over if there are other risk factors present, such as heart disease, diabetes or smoking.

Xenical 120mg capsules contain the active ingredient orlistat, which prevents around a third of the fat you eat from being absorbed into your body. The medication was first developed by Roche and became available in 1998. It has since been used safely for over 25 years to provide support with weight loss for those who struggle with their weight.

You take one Xenical 120mg capsule up to three times daily, with or up to one hour after each main meal. If you eat a fat-free meal, skip a meal or have a small snack instead, you do not need to take Xenical, as there will be no fat to absorb.

What Is Xenical?

Xenical (orlistat) is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used to help with weight loss by preventing the digestion and absorption of fat in food by inhibiting the enzyme lipase in the intestine.

What Are Side Effects of Xenical?

What are the possible side effects of Xenical?

• severe stomach pain,
• severe pain in your lower back,
• blood in your urine,
• painful or difficult urination,
• little or no urination,
• swelling in your feet or ankles,
• feeling tired,
• shortness of breath,
• nausea,
• upper stomach pain,
• itching,
• loss of appetite,
• dark colored urine,
• clay-colored stools, and
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of Xenical include:

• oily spotting on underwear
• flatulence
• urgent bowel movements
• fatty or oily stools
• increased number of bowel movements
• inability to control bowel movements
• gas with discharge
• loose stools
• stomach pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• rectal pain
• weakness,
• dark urine
• clay-colored stools
• itching
• loss of appetite
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• problems with your teeth or gums
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms)
• headache
• back pain, or
• skin rash.

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Xenical including blood in your urine, urinating less than usual or not at all, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, or fast heart rate.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Xenical

Xenical is taken as oral capsules.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Xenical?

Xenical may reduce the absorption and blood levels of cyclosporine when both drugs are administered together. Xenical may also cause vitamin K levels to decline, and patients taking warfarin (Coumadin) must have their blood clotting monitored closely.

Xenical During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The safety of Xenical in pregnancy and nursing mothers has not been determined.

Additional Information

Our Xenical Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.