Xenical Information

The drug is prescribed for the obese and overweight people who also suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or high levels of cholesterol. The indication of your weight status is determined by the relation of your body height to your weight, which is known as the body mass index (BMI).

Xenical blocks the absorption of fat into the body, but by doing so, it also decreases the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins and beta-carotene. To compensate for this, you should take vitamins A, E, D, and K once a day, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Xenical.

Take a capsule of Xenical during a one hour lapse even before or after each main meal. It is recommended that you follow a rich balanced nutritious diet, with no more than 30 percent of its calories from fat. If you miss a meal, or the meal contains no fat, you can skip the accompanying dose of Xenical.

If you miss a dose, resume taking Xenical with the next meal, but don't take a double dose as it won't help to make it for the missed dose.

Do not take Xenical if you suffer from "chronic malabsorption syndrome"---a condition that prevents nutrients from passing from your stomach into your bloodstream---or from cholestasis, a blockage in the supply of bile needed for digestion. You'll also need to avoid the use of Xenical if it causes you an allergic reaction.

Store in its bottle at room temperature, or in a tightly sealed container.

Possible Side Effects

Like all prescription products, Xenical may cause side effects, but these are more common during the first year of treatment. You should see your doctor the moment any side effect develops or changes in intensity.

Common Xenical side effects may include: Abdominal discomfort or pain, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, diarrhea, dizziness, earache, fatigue, fatty or oily stools, fecal urgency or incontinence, flu, 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 Xenical side effects may include: Dry skin, ear/nose/throat problems and joint disorders.

Depression, leg pain, swollen feet, and tendonitis are side effects known to occur usually after the first year of treatment with Xenical.

Possible Food and Drug Interactions

If Xenical is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Xenical with the following:

• Cyclosporine (Neoral and Sandimmune)
• Pravastatin (Pravachol)
• Warfarin (Coumadin)

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