Xenical

Question: xenical...? Has anyone tried xenical? What kind of results did you get? Were the side effects as bad as one could imagine? How long did it take after you quit taking it did all the side effects disappear? Thank you

Answer: I am taking Xenical in combination with a low-fat diet and exercise. I have lost 11 lbs in three weeks (so far, so good!) I have found that increasing your fiber intake with a fiber supplement helps minimize gastrointestinal problems that may occur. If I do eat fatty foods, I only eat a very small amount- maybe 1/3 of a serving. This has been great for me actually! The fact that I am taking a supplement like this almost forces me to eat better :) The effects of Xenical last for about 3 hours after you take the pill. I personally have not had bad side effects because I have been very careful to keep my fats under 30% of my total intake. TMI Warning!!! I do notice a little bit of oil in there when I go to the bathroom, but nothing crazy that I have read elsewhere about oily flatulence or loose stools. If you are going to take this, be smart and do it right! Best of luck on your weightloss journey!

Question: Has anyone taken Xenical throughout their pregnancy and had a healthy baby? I'm just wondering if anyone has taken Xenical tablets throughout their entire pregnancy and then gone on to have a healthy baby? My doctor says that taking Xenical while pregnant isn't a problem but I'm interested in hearing from other people who have done it. Thanks in advance.

Answer: It actually states on the packet not to take when pregnant or breast feeding! I would go off them till the baby is born, because you need to maintain a lot of fat for the baby to feed off!! Please think about getting a second opinion, because it doesn't sound right to me.

Question: What is the largest dosage of Xenical you can take in one day? I eat 4 or 5 smaller meals a day instead of 3. Does anyone know if it's safe to take Xenical 120 mg more than three times a day? Thanks for you help!

Answer: the active ingredient in xenical is orlistat which make inhibion of absorption of fat in your intestine so the fat go out with stool so u should take it once dialy after your fatty meal not more that

Question: Is it safe to take glutathione and xenical at the same time? I have heard lots of stories about these two products but have only used xenical so far. I have heard also about glutathione and its whitening effects and am interested to try it too. Any suggestions on brands and is it safe to take them both at the same time?

Answer: It's ok to use it at the same time since gluthatione is an anti-oxidant.

Question: How many times a day Xenical should be taken? Im planning to get on the Xenical program to lose weight for my wedding on May and I want to know as much information that I can about this pill. Like what are the advantage and disadvantages,what food, activities, things to avoid while on this pill.how many time a day do we have to take it in a day. I also read tha it's important to take a good multivitamins and water. I hope I can get some helpful answers from Yahoo Answers Would taking one pill a day have any effect in losing weight as well or do i need to take once for every meal? Before or after a meal?

Answer: Oh God, I don't remember how many times a day I took it.........I think 4. Take it AS PRESCRIBED. Things to know: this is really disgusting, but DO NOT EVER think you "just have to fart". You will end up with a huge grease stain on your couch or whatever. Multivitamins and water are a great idea, but just be really careful, if you feel like you "have gas" get to the bathroom because it's like when you cook spaghetti sauce and then soak the pot, how the grease rises to the top......... that is what the toilet is going to look like even if it's just "gas". Trust me, I've been there. Good luck to you, I DID lose weight on Xenical but not like I did on phen-fen, and I ended up having gastric bypass. I'm not sure how much you have to lose or whether the doc will even give it to you.

Question: Is Xenical a good supplement to use? Has anyone taken it and has actual lost alot of weight? I was thinking about getting a prescription for Xenical or do you know a over the counter version.

Answer: I took Xenical for about 2 months. It's basically a fat blocker to absorb the fat intake in your food. I lost 7 pounds, but you also have to watch your diet. Just because you take Xenical doesn't mean you should drive through McDonald's. You will get major diarrhea if you eat too much fat. EDIT: Auge is right about the leakage, that's why I said that about diarrhea. Check this link about it and read the side effects so you know.

Question: Does xenical work for you if you have had your gallbladder out? I recently was perscribed xenical by my doctor, but I had my gallbladder out about 5 years ago, will this effect the performance of the medication?

Answer: Xenical works by inhibiting enzymes that come from your pancreas that break down fats. Not having a gallbladder wouldn't affect it. The gallbladder is mostly nothing more than a storage place for bile that is produced in your liver. Your liver will still produce bile and empty it into your intestine, you just tend to not have as much released. Your pancreas is unaffected.

Question: Im taking Xenical diet tablets and am having some side effects? Has anyone else had any side effects from taking xenical and what were they? Did you stop the pills?

Answer: The only side effect I have had has been a bit of gastric, but nothing else, and that was only because my meals obviously contained too much fat. I havent gone off them, just have been more careful in what I eat now and eating foods that have less fat in them. It also says on the instructions that if you know your meal doesnt contain little or any fat then there is no need to take them. So if you miss a meal then you obviously wouldnt take any.

Question: Why is Xenical not recommeded if you only want to loose a little bit of weight? In Australia Xenical can be purchased over the counter and I am interested in taking it (I know, I know... I have read about all the bad side effects). However, I keep reading that it is only recommeded for people that are 'obese' or have a min BMI of 27-30. Now I only want to loose about 5kg and have a BMI of 21. Is there a reason why I shouldnt take Xenical?

Answer: Don't take pills, especially if you have just a little to lose. Exericse, eat well, and you're set. It may take a month or so, but you'll do fine.

Question: Is there anyone who has taken xenical and not lost weight? I have taken Xenical for two periods of six weeks at a time with a maximum weight loss of 2lbs. I eat a low fat diet and also take Nexium. Does this mean that the xenical is not working?

Answer: Xenical performs well in clinical trials, but it's effect long term shows poor results. The best way to lose weight, is a healthy reduced calorie diet, combined with vigorous exercise DAILY.

Question: Wanted to find out if anyone has tried Xenical and how successful they were? I'm looking at trying Xenical as i have tried all weight loss methods i know. Any sugestion on other things to try would be great.

Answer: If you seriously want to try it, just buy a week's worth. As the above poster stated, the side effects are pretty bad, and you never know when it's gonna hit you.

Question: Is Xenical a good solution to lose weight? I have searched too much about Xenical (Orlistat) please if anyone among you have any experience with it please share with me.

Answer: NO, THERE IS NOOOOO PILL OR SUPPLIMENT OR ANYTHING OUT THERE THAT WORKS! If it did! oprah would be on it! lol. It takes HARD HARD CARDIO SWEATING WORK! Those pills are NOT healthy for you, can cause a LOT of side effects. So PLEASE stop being lazy and just actually buckle down and get it done! Are you going to rely on a pill for the rest of your life?! NO. I learned this the hard way about ten years ago when i took a diet pill. Well, it ended up causing me to develope heart palpultations, and some nerve damage. Then about two months after i stopped taking them they were recalled for causing serious heart and liver damage to most users. I was like GREAT. SO no, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE dont take ANYTHING buy a damn treadmill and just GO GO GO !

Question: How much weight has anyone lost on Xenical? I eat 1500 to 2000 calories a day (mostly vegtables, fruit and meat), walk 3 miles at 4 mph at least 3-4 times a week, at least 30 minutes of aerobics a week and will start taking Xenical tomorrow. I was wondering about how much weight could I expect to lose in the next 6 months. How much weight has anyone else lost on Xenical with or without excerise and diet?

Answer: I was using xenical,about 6yrs. ago.Yes,it flushes all the fats you had intake....whenever you eat fatty foods,& when you poop,then you would see oils in it....but,it has a side effect at me...I can't sleep easily&my heart is palpitating...Though,it's really effective but i stopped using it coz a lot people said that it damages our liver....So,it'S up to you!

Question: Is it safe to take Orlistat (xenical) while on the Slim Fast meal replacments? I have been prescribed Orlistat (Xenical) by my gp but is it safe to have the Slim Fast shakes as meal replacements aswell?

Answer: i was prescribed orlistat 1 month ago and i dont think you will need to do slim fast as well!! i have lost just under a stone - nad tbh i not been taking the orlistat as i shud so its good stuff!!! but you need to be careful witht he fat content in milk cos if you have too much milk, cos of thr fat content the orlistat will make you ill you just need to have less than 15 grams of fat per meal, which soon becomes second nature but is hard at first but you figure out wat you can buy quckly - and you will be surprised! meals like poached fish, boiled potatoes and steamed veg, can be really nice especially wen you look at diffent veg and sauces for fish, there is a seseme and ginger one which is low in fat and very nice, quorn sausages too. its been a month i been on them now, well 5/6 weeks and theres no reason you csant eat pretty much "normally" i have not gone hungrey at all. plus its reccommended that you sit down to every meal and savour all the flavours cos it makes it easier apparently according to the booklet my doctor gave me

Question: Has anyone been prescribed Xenical weight loss pills & lost weight successfully? Has anyone been prescribed Xenical weight loss pills & lost weight successfully? If so, how long was it before you began to notice & did you have to stick to a strict diet plan?

Answer: To lose weight safely and effectively in the long-term you have to consume actually a moderate amount of calories. Food provides the fuel your body needs to function properly and that includes your metabolism. Fat blockers like Xenical may have many harmful side effects such as oily spotting, anal leakage, intestinal cramping, gas with discharge, nausea, diarrhea, oily discharge, fecal urgency, loose and oily stools, fecal incontinence, frequent bowel movements, and inability to control bowels. If you think that this is only an inconvenience rather than a health threat, consider this - whenever fat absorption is blocked, there are some likely discomforts and risks. Mainly, the essential vitamins, A, D, E, and K are "fat soluble" vitamins. It means that they are carried, along with fat, into the bloodstream. If you are limiting fat absorption, you cannot help but restrict absorption of these essential micro nutrients. They play a major role in metabolism, immune function, and overall health. In recent studies it is noted that people who use fat blockers only end up blocking 30% of the fat they take in. Controlled studies have also proven that the difference in weight loss for fat blocker users and non-users is miniscule --try 1-2 pounds. Carb Blockers - Ultra Carb, Carbo Lock, Carb Away, Ultimate Carb Phaser 1000, Carb Cutter, and Carb Eliminator - seem to have some of the same effects as fat blockers. Carb blockers claim to reduce between 30-45 grams of carbs from entering the body. Keep in mind that the FDA does not regulate the supplement industry therefore, the FDA has not studied many of the pills manufacturers peddle. Manufacturers do not know if carb blockers work long-term or if they may have long-term effects. Short-term effects include - gastrointestinal distress, heartburn, excessive gas and diarrhea. And there are no studies or testimonials to prove if these supplements keep the weight off in the long run. Our own metabolism system play a vital part in controlling the amount of body fat burned in the process of providing energy to the body. Knowledge about our own metabolism function is the mother to all weight loss programs. With the knowledge you not only reduce your weight but able to maintain an ideal weight and living a healthy life. Best of all you can eat what you most enjoyed without gaining any weight. This website is dedicated to expose the risk of diet pills and highlight the criteria of a safe & effective weight loss program. Probably it could save your life.

Question: How much fat should i have a day if i am taking of xenical ? I am taking 120mg of xenical 3 times a day. If i am eating about 30 grams a day and taking xenical will i lose weight? Cheers

Answer: The recommended prescription dose for Xenical is one capsule (120 mg) three times daily. The recommended dose for alli is 60 mg three times daily. Orlistat should be taken one hour after or during a meal containing about 15 mg of fat. Meals without fat do not require orlistat. No additional benefit has been shown when orlistat was taken in doses greater than 120 mg. Patients should eat a nutritionally balanced, reduced calorie diet that contains approximately 30% of calories from fat. alli includes an individually tailored online weight loss support program.