Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Xenical is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before you buy Xenical online.

What is Xenical?
Xenical (Orlistat) is a prescription drug approved for use in the treatment of obesity. It should be used along a reduced-calorie diet, increased physical activity, and behavioral changes. Orlistat decreases the amount of fat that is absorbed from your diet.

How does Xenical work?
Xenical does not act centrally on the brain to reduce appetite. Its action takes place in the lumen of the stomach and absorption of the drug into the blood is minimal. In contradistinction, most other weight loss medicines act on specific areas of the brain to reduce appetite. You eat less, you lose weight - but at a price. In order to get to the brain, these drugs must enter the blood stream. Therefore, these drugs may have systemic side effects (central nervous system and cardiovascular), ranging from minor to severe and are indicated only for short-term use. But, most important, these drugs do little if anything to help people change their eating habits or lifestyles. Therefore, when they stop taking the drugs, the weight is quickly regained.

Xenical, on the other hand, is a reversible inhibitor of lipases made in the stomach and pancreas. Lipases are enzymes that break down fat. After we eat a fatty meal (such as meat) fats reach the stomach in a form called triglycerides. Triglycerides cannot be absorbed into the blood unless lipases break them down into compounds called fatty acids. Xenical prevents this breakdown and the undigested triglycerides are excreted into the stool. The resulting decrease in caloric intake can have a positive effect on weight control.

How much weight can I lose with Xenical?
There is no clear-cut amount of weight that can be lost when taking Xenical. Remember, in order for Xenical to work optimally you must restrict your fat intake and increase exercise. If you are committed to your weight loss program there is essentially no limit as to how much weight you can loose. Nonetheless, weight loss should be gradual and always be done safely. While it is important that you decrease you fat intake it is equally as important that you eat healthy and insure you obtain all essential nutrients each and every day. Keep in mind that even a small amount of weight loss can reward you with a big gain in your health. A loss of 5 to 10% of your current weight can result in a significant reduction of risk for disease.

What are other benefits of taking Xenical?
In addition to reducing weight, Xenical reduces :
- high blood pressure.
- the amount of anti-diabetic medication required (if already diabetic).
- triglycerides.
- body fat.
- the chance of developing type II diabetes.

What should I check before taking Xenical?
Before taking this, Please check if you have:

• An eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia.
• A malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis.
• Hypersensitivity to orlistat or medication.
• Diabetes, hypothyroidism, gallbladder problems, or are anorexic or bulimic.
• An unusual or allergic reaction to orlistat, other medicines, foods, dyes, supplements or preservatives.
• Check if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast feeding. If you become pregnant while taking orlistat, call your doctor immediately.
• If you are taking any other weight-loss medications.

What drug(s) may interact with Xenical?
Dietary supplements, such as beta-carotene and vitamins A, D, E, and K, warfarin, cyclosporine, pravastatin, drugs used to treat diabetes.

Since Xenical can cause decreased absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins, you may need to take a daily multivitamin that contains normal amounts of vitamins D, E, K and beta-carotene. Take the multivitamin once per day at least 2 hours after your dose of Xenical unless otherwise directed by your physician or other healthcare professional.

On the questionaire needed to buy Xenical online, write down what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially cyclosporin, drugs used to lower cholesterol, warfarin (Coumadin), or Antidiabetic agents. Also include if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medications.

What side effects of Xenical should I watch for?
The side effects seen with Xenical are related to the reduced absorption of fat from your diet. Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects may last for less than one week, but have occurred for up to 6 months or longer. Maintaining an appropriate diet can help decrease side effects. The use of Xenical for greater than 2 years has not been studied.

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: arthritis or joint pain/tenderness, back pain.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): abdominal discomfort, increased number of bowel movements, loss of control of bowel movements, urgent need to go to the bathroom, gas with release of stool, oily/fatty stools, oily discharge, clear, orange or brown colored bowel movements.

How should I take Xenical?
Xenical is taken by mouth and swallowed with a drink of liquid. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take Xenical with each main meal that contains about 30% of the calories from fat. Or you can take the capsule one hour after the meal. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can omit that dose of Xenical. Doses greater than 120 mg three times per day have not been shown to increase weight loss.

You should use Xenical with a reduced-calorie diet that contains no more than about 30% of the calories from fat. Divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein evenly over your 3 main meals. You should try to follow a healthy eating plan as prescribed by your doctor such as the one developed by the American Heart Association. Following this eating plan can help reduce the possible GI side effects from Xenical.

Could I become addicted to Xenical?
Physiological dependence does not occur because Xenical is not absorbed into the blood. Nonetheless, psychological dependence can rarely become a problem. Thus, the notion that this medicine is totally non-addictive is false.

Can I overdose on Xenical?
Xenical is very safe. There have been no cases of overdosing. In experiments, patients who took doses of Xenical many times over the recommended dose experienced no ill effects. Remember, taking more Xenical gives no extra benefit.

What happens if I miss a dose of Xenical?
Nothing. You simply miss the benefit of the medication.

Where can I keep my Xenical?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Storage at 25[0] C (77[0] F) is preferred. You may store at 15[0] to 30[0] C (59[0] to 86[0] F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed.Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.