Xenical
0.0Xenical is a popular weight loss drug available for consumers by prescription only. Many dieters prefer Xenical as the drug does not need to be taken in conjunction with a complicated diet plan, although dieters must reduce their daily caloric intake while taking this drug. When used in coordination with a reduced calorie diet, research shows that consumers are able to successfully lose weight and improve health.
How Does Xenical Work?
Many individuals struggling with weight gain or obesity often have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. Xenical helps individuals lose weight by working within the digestive system to block approximately 1/3 of consumed fats from food sources. Xenical attaches to digestive enzymes and blocks them from breaking down and storing fat in the body.
Since excess amounts of dietary fats lead to weight gain, Xenical prevents the body from accumulating fat from food sources, as excess fats move through the body through the natural elimination process.
How Do I Take Xenical?
Before taking Xenical, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Meet with a doctor for approval
- Receive a prescription for Xenical
- Interested individuals must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater
- If an interested individual has a BMI of 27 or greater, yet is suffering from additional high risk health factors, he/she may still be approved to take Xenical
Also, while taking Xenical, individuals should reduce their daily caloric intake, and consume less than 30% of calories from fat sources. Most consumers should take the recommended dose of one 120-mg pill with liquid along with any meal that contains fat.
Consumers can take Xenical up to three times per day, and should aim to eat balanced meals containing healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and low fat food options. Also, consumers of Xenical should take a daily supplement containing vitamins such as D, E, and K and beta carotene
Pros of Xenical
- The reduced-calorie diet that consumers are encouraged to follow is the same diet endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Dieters do not need to follow a complicated meal plan
- Dieters are not required to engage a rigorous exercise program
- Consumers see results when they follow a reduced calorie diet in conjunction with the drug
- Unlike other popular weight loss drugs, Xenical does not interfere with the body’s central nervous system, so users tend to feel less stimulation side effects
Cons of Xenical
Although Xenical has been proven to help individuals lose weight, the drug also may cause negative side-effects, such as:
- Consumers may be less able to absorb fat-soluble vitamins
- Oily spotting / seepage
- Stomach and abdominal pain / discomfort
- Increased bloating and gas
- Oily / fatty stools
- Feelings of increased urgency to have bowel movements
- Increased number of bowel movements
- Nausea
- Incontinence or uncontrolled / spontaneous bowel movements
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Menstrual irregularity for some women
- Anxiety









