How fast do you lose weight after starting Xenical?

How fast do you lose weight after starting Xenical?

You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start orlistat. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Can Xenical make you gain weight?

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Xenical including blood in your urine, urinating less than usual or not at all, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, or fast heart rate.

How fast will Xenical work?

Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks and continues for 6 to 12 months on Xenical treatment. Xenical will then help you to maintain this new lower weight and help to prevent weight being regained.

What happens if you take orlistat without eating?

If there is no fat in one of your meals, or if you miss a meal, there is no need for you to take a dose of orlistat. Common side-effects include wind, loose stools and back passage (rectal) spotting, particularly at the beginning of treatment.

How do I get Xenical for best results?

Xenical is usually taken 3 times per day with each main meal that contains some fat (no more than 30% of the calories for that meal). You may take the medicine either with your meal or up to 1 hour after eating. If you skip a meal or you eat a meal that does not contain any fat, skip your dose for that meal.

Can I take 2 Xenical?

The usual dose is one 120 mg XENICAL capsule three times a day. Each XENICAL capsule should be taken with a main meal. Taking more than the recommended dose will not provide additional benefit.

Can you eat chocolate on orlistat?

Choose low fat dairy products, for example skimmed or semi skimmed milk, diet yoghurt and diet fromage frais, reduced fat cheese and low fat cottage cheese. Avoid high fat foods, for example pies, pastries, cakes, some biscuits, crisps, salad dressings, chocolate.

What foods can you eat when taking Xenical?

What to eat when taking Xenical/Orlistat

• Cereal or porridge and semi-skimmed milk with: Fruit or one glass of unsweetened fruit juice.
• Bread or toast with: Low-fat spread and jam or marmalade. Fruit or one glass of unsweetened fruit juice.

What are the active ingredients in Xenical 120 mg?

The capsule is imprinted with black. Each capsule contains a pellet formulation consisting of 120 mg of the active ingredient, orlistat, as well as the inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, and talc.

When to use Xenical for weight loss and maintenance?

XENICAL is indicated for obesity management including weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. XENICAL is also indicated to reduce the risk for weight regain after prior weight loss.

Do you have to have a prescription for Xenical?

This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and is to used only by adults. Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The alli brand of orlistat is available without a prescription.

When to take Xenical before or After orlistat?

How to use Xenical. If you take levothyroxine, take it at least 4 hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start orlistat. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.