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Drug Name: XENICAL
ORLISTAT - ORAL (OR-lih-stat)
COMMON XENICAL BRAND NAME(S):
Xenical, (Orlistat)
XENICAL USES:
Xenical is used with a reduced-calorie diet to help significantly overweight persons lose weight. Xenical also helps to prevent regaining weight previously lost. Xenical (Orlistat) works by blocking some of the fat normally digested by the intestine.
HOW TO USE XENICAL:
Take Xenical (Orlistat) by mouth, generally three times daily during (or up to one hour after) each main meal that contains fat. Your daily intake of fat, protein and carbohydrate should be evenly spread over three main meals. If a meal is occasionally missed or contains no fat, skip that Xenical (Orlistat) dose of the medication. Because Xenical (Orlistat) can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (e.g., A,D,E,K), a daily multivitamin supplement containing these nutrients is recommended. Take the multivitamin at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after Xenical (Orlistat) (e.g., at bedtime). The effects of Xenical (Orlistat) may begin as soon as 1-2 days after Xenical (Orlistat) treatment begins; noticeable weight loss will take longer.
XENICAL SIDE EFFECTS:
Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, bowel movement urgency, poor bowel control, or headaches may occur while taking Xenical (Orlistat). If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Intestinal side effects (e.g., oily stool) may increase in intensity if you exceed your daily dietary fat allowance. If you notice other effects from taking Xenical (Orlistat) not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
XENICAL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, digestive disorders (malabsorption or cholestasis), low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), other metabolism problems (e.g., oxalate kidney stones, hyperoxaluria). Xenical (Orlistat) should not be used if you have anorexia nervosa or bulimia-type eating disorders. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Xenical (Orlistat). The manufacturer does not recommend use of Xenical (Orlistat) during pregnancy. It is not known whether Xenical (Orlistat) is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Xenical (Orlistat) is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding if you are considering using Xenical (Orlistat).
XENICAL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of: cyclosporine, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin), other drugs used for weight loss. Cyclosporine, Xenical (Orlistat) should be taken at least 2 hours before or after orlistat to assure maximum absorption of the cyclosporine into your bloodstream. Do not start or stop Xenical (Orlistat) or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
XENICAL OVERDOSE:
If Xenical (Orlistat) overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
XENICAL NOTES:
Do not share Xenical (Orlistat) with others. Follow your doctor-approved nutritional, reduced-calorie diet containing about 30 percent calories from fat. Also, exercise is recommended; however, first consult your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED XENICAL DOSE:
If you miss a Xenical (Orlistat) dose, take Xenical (Orlistat) as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next Xenical (Orlistat) dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual Xenical (Orlistat) dosing schedule. Do not double the Xenical (Orlistat) dose to catch up.
XENICAL STORAGE:
Store Xenical (Orlistat) at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) and place Xenical (Orlistat) away from light and moisture.
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Xenical Drug Information
