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Possible uses of Xenical
Xenical is a prescription weight-control
medication useful for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
How to take Xenical
Xenical is taken with each meal (three
times daily). Your daily fat intake should be divided equally between these
three meals so you will benefit from Xenical's actions. Xenical should
be swallowed with water.
Side Effects of Xenical
Loose stools and increased gas or
flatulence. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of
treatment, go away after a short period of time and are particularly experienced
after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear
if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
Precautions for Xenical
Xenical can cause changes in your
bowel habits, such as fatty or oily stools, due to the elimination of undigested
fat in your stool. Xenical reduces the absorption of supplements of some
fat soluble nutrients, particularly beta-carotene and vitamin E. You should
therefore follow your doctor's advice in taking a well balanced diet rich
in fruit and vegetables.
Notes for Xenical
Allergy to Xenical or chronic malabsorption
syndromes such as sprue or steatorrhea. Xenical is not intended to be used
in children or pregnant and nursing women.
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