Xenical (Orlistat) – Weight loss drug
Losing weight without an aid may be a difficult task. However, if you get an effective and safe weight loss drug, the task may look less daunting. Xenical orlistat can prove to be a safe drug that can help you lose weight significantly.
About Xenical
Xenical is a weight loss drug developed by Roche laboratories and contains an active ingredient called orlistat. Xenical is a prescription drug and helpful for weight loss. Xenical mainly targets 30% of your dietary fat and prevents them from being digested. This weight loss drug blocks one third of the fats consumed. If you take Xenical orlistat, it reduces the amount of fat absorbed in the body from meals. With the help of this weight loss drug, you can lose weight without eating less food. The fat loss benefit of Xenical not only promotes weight loss but also prevents ensuing weight regain. Xenical orlistat also lowers risks related to obesity.
This weight loss drug has many more benefits such as below: - Reduces incidences of high blood pressure
- Reduces level of triglycerides
- Lessens body fat
- Decreases risk of developing type II diabetes
Strength and ingredients of Xenical
The active ingredient in Xenical is orlistat. It is a safe drug for weight loss but you should consult a doctor and find out if you are allergic to Xenical orlistat or any other ingredients of it before you start treatment.
The standard recommended dosage of Xenical orlistat is 120mg thrice a day. This weight loss drug is to be taken with the three main meals of the day. If however, your meal does not contain fats, do not take Xenical orlistat. This weight loss drug is to be taken before or after a meal but immediately. Do not take Xenical orlistat even if you miss any meal.
In any case, follow your doctor’s instructions as only he can determine the right dosage and strength of Xenical orlistat.
Side effects of Xenical
Most side effects of Xenical orlistat are gastrointestinal in nature. The side effects mainly arise because of the action of Xenical orlistat in the digestive tract. As Xenical orlistat increases the amount of fat in the stool, following side effects may occur. - Gas (flatulence) – sometimes with oily spotting
- Increased frequency of bowel movements
- Fatty/oily stool
As Xenical orlistat interferes with body’s absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins, you might have to take a daily multivitamin supplement that contains vitamins D, E, and K and beta carotene once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking this weight loss drug, such as at bedtime or as per your doctor's instruction.
How is Xenical a safe weight loss drug?
If you are obese (BMI over 30), or are overweight (BMI between 25 and 30) and are at risk for medical conditions related to weight or body fat, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, you can get Xenical prescription and it may prove to be a safe weight loss drug for you.
All the current prescription weight loss drugs work in the brain or affect nervous system but Xenical orlistat works only in the digestive tract. As other drugs affect the brain and in response to it, you eat less, there is a risk of developing long term side effects. Xenical orlistat, on the other hand, does not enter the blood stream, nor does it affect the brain. Xenical weight loss drug does not reduce appetite. It simply blocks the digestion and absorption of fat and helps you control your fat intake.
Moreover, you cannot even get addicted to Xenical, as it does not act on the brain and is non-addictive in nature.
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