Is Xenical for you?
Xenical is a prescription medication that helps weight loss. It was specifically
produced for the clinically obese or those whose excess weight causes medical
complications such as high cholesterol and diabetes. If you are not sure if
you are classed as overweight or clinically obese you can check your Body
Mass Index. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) score is over 30 then you are classed
as overweight. As Xenical is a prescription medication it is not for general
use.
How does Xenical work?
Xenical works to reduce weight by stopping the absorption of fat into the
body and controlling the fat intake.
What are the additional benefits of Xenical?
There are benefits to taking Xenical as well as weight loss which include:
Xenical can help reduce cholesterol (improves the HDL/LDL ratio)
Xenical can help reduce high blood pressure
Xenical can help reduce the amount of anti-diabetic medication needed
Xenical can reduce body fat.
Xenical Dosage
The dosage of Xenical is that one capsule (120mg) should be taken three
times a day with each meal.
There has been no benefit seen from increasing the Xenical dosage, and the
prescription should be followed. Having to take one capsule with each meal
makes it a convenient medication to take and easy to remember. If your meal
contains no fat or very little fat then the Xenical will be of little benefit,
as its action is to reduce the body’s absorption of fat. Taking a Xenical
tablet with a very low fat meal will not be harmful though. You should not
take any more than three Xenical capsules in one day. If you do happen to
overdose on Xenical you may need to seek advice, but no harmful side effects
have been reported. If you forget to take a dose of Xenical, just continue
as normal and take the next dose of Xenical with your next meal.
How to discontinue your Xenical treatment
Xenical is classed as a non active medication which means that once you
stop taking the weight loss medication there will be no trace of Xenical in
your body after three days. Xenical should not be taken permanently but should
only be used to aid weight loss. When you have lost sufficient weight with
Xenical and you are happy you should carry on with regular exercise and a
healthy diet to maintain your lower weight and better health. You can, should
you need to use Xenical again, and tests have shown that you can use Xenical
for up to two years continuously.
USAmedix’s commitment to you
USAmedix are committed to our patients and we recommend that you read through
all of the information provided on Xenical to make sure you fully understand
it. We have aimed to answer many of your weight loss and Xenical questions,
but if you have further Xenical questions we advise that you consult your
local doctor or contact the doctors at USAmedix. The information provided
by USAmedix is not a fully comprehensive guide, but a compiled guide as to
Xenical’s use and effects. If there is any aspect regarding taking Xenical
that concerns you then please consult a doctor before ordering.
