What are the possible risks of taking Xenical

Xenical reduces the absorption of some vitamins. It is necessary to take multivitamins containing vitamin D, E, K and beta-carotene, once a day for at least 2 hours before or after administration of Xenical, for example, at bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams .

Some patients taking Xenical may develop an increased risk of kidney stones Kidney stones: identify and treat . It is necessary to immediately report any symptoms of back pain or blood in the urine Blood in the urine - a reason for serious concern .

Some patients taking Xenical, can already be an increased risk of gallstones. Weight loss Ksenikalom may increase the risk of gallstones. It is necessary to immediately report any symptoms of pain in the right upper abdomen. The pain may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Rarely, severe liver injury in patients taking Xenical. You must immediately stop taking Xenical and call your doctor if you develop symptoms suggestive of liver failure, such as loss of appetite, itching, yellowing of the skin, dark urine, light stools, or pain in the right upper quadrant.

Can I take Xenical while taking other medicines

It is necessary to discuss with your doctor all medications (including drugs from plant material) that the patient is currently taking, including medicines that are available without a prescription, in order to determine whether it is possible to combine the reception Xenical with taking these drugs. If the patient is taking cyclosporine, between taking Xenical and cyclosporine should be at least two hours. If the Cyclosporine is measured, it may be needed more frequent monitoring. If the patient is taking levothyroxine, between taking Xenical and levothyroxine should be at least four hours.

How long should I take Xenical

Use Xenical for more than four years I have not been studied. Patients and physicians should discuss how long the patient should take Xenical.

What are the most common side effects of Xenical

Since Xenical works by blocking the uptake of dietary fat, it is likely that the patient will experience some changes in usual bowel habits. They usually occur within the first few weeks of treatment, however, they may continue throughout the use of Xenical. These changes may include fat spotting Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology Sharp carminative, insistent urge to go to the bathroom, oily or fatty stools, oily discharge at stool, increased number of bowel movements, inability to control bowel movements. Due to the presence of undigested fat in the stool oily discharge may be clear or colored, for example, orange or brown.

These changes in the intestine are a natural consequence of blocking fat absorption and indicate that Xenical works. They generally occur early in treatment, particularly after meals containing high amounts of fat than recommended. These symptoms are often temporary and can be reduced or disappear if you continue treatment and adhere to the recommended diet containing no more than 30% fat. However, these side effects may occur in some people over 6 months or longer.

In obese adolescents treated with Xenical, side effects were similar to those observed in adults.

If a patient is concerned about these or any other side effects that he experiences while taking Xenical, he should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

How should change their lifestyle while taking Xenical

Xenical should be taken in conjunction with the recommended sparing low-calorie diet. We also need regular physical activity such as walking. However, before you start doing any proactive or exercise Myths about exercise: do not believe , You need to talk to your doctor.

As it is possible to reduce the amount of fat in the diet

To reduce the fat content in the diet to 30%, you need to read the labels on all products purchased. During reception Xenical avoid products that contain more than 30% fat.

The size portions of meat, poultry or fish must be limited to 60 grams of -100. Should choose lean cuts of meat and remove skin from poultry. We need to try to fill a plate of food with plenty of grains, fruits and vegetables.

Whole milk products should be replaced by low-fat dairy products and low in fat.

It is necessary to cook with less fat. Salad dressing, many baked goods, semi-finished products and fast food outlets, are usually foods high in fat. You either use low-fat food products, or reduce the size of servings.

Taking food away from home, you need to ask how dishes are prepared and request that they be prepared with little fat or no added fat.

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To recommend the use of Xenical

Weight loss program, which includes low-calorie diet and proper physical activity, it may be sufficient for some patients. We need to discuss with your doctor whether to add Xenical in such a program.

Xenical may be suitable for patients with significant overweight (at least 30% above the ideal body weight or body mass index of 30 or more). Xenical may also appeal to those who are overweight (at least 20% above ideal body weight and body mass index of 27 or higher), and there are other risk factors such as high blood pressure Blood pressure - dangerous if his swing? , High cholesterol, heart disease Heart disease and heart attacks: that every woman should know   or diabetes.

Contraindications to the use of Xenical:

• constant problems with absorbing food (chronic malabsorption)
• problems with the gall bladder
• pregnancy or breast-feeding
• Allergic reactions to orlistat or any of the inactive ingredients of Xenical.
• What you need to tell your doctor before taking Xenical
• Before treatment Ksenikalom make sure that the doctor knows that the patient has:
• are allergic to any medications, foods, or dyes;
• the patient is taking any other medications for weight loss;
• It takes cyclosporin;
• takes medication for thyroid The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones ;
• taking any other medicines (including those not prescribed by a doctor);
• taking any supplements Food additives - basic classification Including herbal products;
• planning to become pregnant;
• suffers from anorexia or bulimia.

This information will help the patient and doctor decide whether the expected benefits of Xenical over any possible inconvenience.

How should I take Xenical

The recommended dose is 120 mg (one capsule) orally with liquid during each main meal containing fat. Orlistat can be taken in combination with a moderate to low calorie diet three times a day. Each time the reception Xenical meal should contain no more than 30% of calories from fat. Take Xenical should be during a meal or not later than one hour after a meal. If the patient occasionally skip meals or eat, containing fat, it can skip the dose of Xenical. Receiving 120 mg three times daily showed further advantages in weight loss.

Use Xenical together should be balanced, gentle low-calorie diet that contains no more than 30% of calories from fat. It should be spread evenly daily intake of fats, carbohydrates and proteins during the three main meals. It is necessary to try to stick to a healthy eating plan. Following such a diet helps lose weight by reducing some of the possible reactions from the gastrointestinal tract that may occur while taking Xenical.