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Side Effects of This Medicine
More common side effects may include:
- Abdominal discomfort or pain, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, diarrhea, dizziness, earache, fatigue, fatty or oily stools, fecal urgency or incontinence, fl
u, gas with fecal discharge, gum problems, headache, increased defecation, menstrual problems, muscle pain, nausea, oily discharge, rectal discomfort or pain, respiratory tract infections, skin rash,
sleep problems, tooth problems, urinary tract infections, vaginal inflammation, vomiting
Less common side effects may include:
- Dry skin, ear/nose/throat problems, joint disorders
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br> Side effects that usually occur after the first year of treatment with Xenical include: depression, leg pain, swollen feet, and tendonitis.
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Xenical prevents the absorption of some of the fat you eat. Therefore, you should take it during the meal or within 1 hour of eating. If you occasionally miss a meal or eat a meal that contains no fat
, you should skip the dose of Xenical.
Because Xenical may decrease the amount of some vitamins that your body can absorb from food, you will need to take a multivitamin supplement once a da
y. Take the vitamin supplement at least 2 hours before or after taking Xenical
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Older adults¡XThere is no specific information comparing use of Xenical in the elderly with use in younger adults. However, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in
older people than it does in younger adults.
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What special precautions should I follow?
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
For patients with diabetes:
Weight loss may result in an improvement in your condition, and your doctor may need to change your dose of oral diabetes medicine or insulin.
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Symptoms of overdose
The results of a massive overdose of Xenical are unknown, although the drug seems relatively harmless. However, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose
, seek medical attention.
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Xenical blocks absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream, thereby reducing the number of calories you get from a meal. At the usual dosage level, it cuts fat absorption by almost one-third. Combi
ned with a low-calorie diet, it is used to promote weight loss and discourage the return of unwanted pounds.
The drug is prescribed for the frankly obese and for merely overweight people who
have other health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Your weight status is determined by your body mass index (BMI), a comparison of height to weight.
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