XENICAL Reviews (ORLISTAT)Average Rating: 3.5 (234 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare XENICAL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XENICAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Weight Loss | After eating the stuff you AREN'T supposed to, I had severe stomach cramps. A very good motivator in itself. | Still on the drug. Have lost 15 pounds but more inches. After two days I felt less bloated. | F | 29 | 4 weeks | 2/21/2002 | 5 | weight loss | Overeating of fatty foods produce mild cramps and diarrhea, which is what the Dr. warned me about. After taking it, I am losing weight steadily at 1.5 to 2 lbs per week. I am not exercising or walking, but have substantially lowered my caloric and fat intake. I find it to be very useful for weight loss, and if I exercised I think my loss would be greater. I have lost nearly 60 lbs in approx 7 months. | F | 60 | 7 weeks | 7/19/2002 | 5 | weight loss | oily stools,less solid fecal matter,when I release some "air" sometimes it leaves my underwear stained the stain permeates my underwear leaving a brown circle on my pants | It seems to work; THE COST IS TOO HIGH; | M | 50 | 30 days | 7/22/2002 | 5 | Weight Loss | Oily Stool - mild | Best thing since sliced bread | F | 30 | 1 years | 2/5/2003 | 2 | It was prescribed | loose bowel and smelly stools | No weight loss achieved, also bear in mind may effect synthesis of vitamins and minerals in the gut.Basically I am overweight for complex metabolic reasons,there is very little fat in my diet,hence drug did not work. | F | 40 | 2 months | 5/15/2003 | 4 | to lose weight after pregnancy | more regular bowel movement-especially in the morning.sometimes i could go up to three times!Oily stool particularly after comsuming fatty foods the day before eg.KFC.When urge comes to pass wind -oil may be passed first if ive eaten something high in fat the day before, but my bowels are usually emptied in the morning and excess fat and go on normally on with my day. | i started Xenical while overseas on holiday and did not watch my diet at all!!!and when i came back i was told i lost weight!!!!!!it was more inches....i was very happy with that.I reccomend XENICAL although its abit pricey and have no other side effects whatsoever.Mind you i did not excercise either!abit of excercise and reduced calorie intake would help heaps.SECERET-i tend to have dessert because i know ive taken xenical and it wont hurt me as much!!AND IT STILL WORKS!!! | F | 28 | 4 months | 1/17/2004 | 5 | weight loss | i have had very few side effects. some gas, but not often i have been very fortunate with it | i have lost 140 lbs takin it and would love to continue taking it | F | 47 | 3 years | 2/5/2004 | 5 | | 5/18/2004 | 5 | obesity | Oily, fatty stools, sudden and immediate urgency to | Works well, lost 35+ pounds in a year. The annoying side effects actually provided incentive to remain on a healthy,low fat diet; the price paid the next day for cheating with a few slices of pizza, for example, just are not worth it, and any binge or visit to a Las Vegas buffet exacts a heavy price and possible clothing loss. After awhile, my eating habits and preferences changed thanks to the psychology provided by the gross-out factor, and I have not gained the weight back. That I believe is the | M | 45 | 1 years | 9/14/2004 | 3 | weight loss | oil literally leaking from you know where after a fatty meal, what a mess! Some bloating and gassy tendency. Stains underwear ,wear dark color clothing. Did not loose a lot of weight. | One good thing , it does not mess with your brain like most other weightloss products. | F | 59 | 2 months | 9/28/2004 | 2 | obese | Very unreliable bowels - tried Xenical for 4 weeks, and no improvement in symptoms was noted. Oily discharge, bright orange - too scared to pass wind....soiled underpants and clothing. WOrse if any fatty foods eaten. | I did not lose any weight over the period I took Xenical....would see a loss then a gain, but overall nil effect. My regular diet is fairly low-fat, so maybe that explains whi it was ineffective. I feel the drug is too expensive. | F | 50 | 1 months | 1/2/2005 | 5 | obesity | Gas, oily stool, if I eat to much fat. | I have lost 57lbs in 9 months, and will continue to take this pill, I have found that I have changed the way I look at food while taking this pill, I always think of it in the form of ohh low fat I can eat that, knowing I'm not going to have any surprises when I go to the loo. I have lost of 23 inches and have went down in body fat by 10%. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! | F | 34 | 9 days | 1/17/2005 | 1 | very fat | more fat | too fat | F | 56 | 120 days | 1/31/2005 | 5 | Weight loss | Oily stools and urgency if high fat in my diet. | As long as I keep my dietary fat <20% I have no side effects. | F | 64 | 3 years | 5/30/2005 | 3 | I'm too fat! | I cant believe how much oil comes out after 4 chicken wings!!!! At least I know it's working | Carry an extra pair of undies with you until you get use to it. | F | 30 | 1 days | 7/3/2005 | 5 | Obesse | Fatty stools & discharge if eaten too much fat - good incentive not to! | I have been on xenical for 2 days and have completly changed my diet, although I did have a square of fudge today that didn't go down to well, have to keep running to the toilet but I feel good because I know it's working and I already feel less bloated and can't wait to start seeing some other changes. I feel very lucky to have been perscribed the tablet and I am determined to loose weight & stop making myself miserable and it really feels like this will help me - I am now looking forward to life! | F | 26 | 2 days | 7/15/2005 | 4 | too fat | same as others in site. oily discharge if too much fat eaten - was kind of embarrassing at an office event!! Still - have only been on it 4 weeks and have lost 2 kilos (about 5 lbs) so hopefully will keep losing it | F | 38 | 1 months | 7/18/2005 | 4 | very overweight for 5'6, | my diet is pretty healthy,but i have an underactive thyoid which doesnt help me loose weight,after eating fruit for lunch yesterday i had orange oily stained wind in pants,was horrid(i thought i was bleeding at first)and very oliy poo.this went on for 4hrs,after a healthy dinner things seemed to even out,fine next day.THOUGHT THIS SIDE EFFECT WOULD ONLY HAPPEN WHEN FATTY FOOD WAS EATEN ,DONT UNDERSTAND!!!! | HAVE WEIGHED MYSELF SNICE TAKEN PILLS FROM MONDAY,have lost 3lbs.wow.weigh in at docs on monday.CHEAPER THAN WEIGHT WATCHERS AND SLIMMING WORLD.£6.50 FOR 84 TABLETS( THATS A MONTHS SUPPLY)WW IS £5 A WEEK,SW IS £4. | F | 31 | 6 days | 10/1/2005 | 3 | 3 weeks ago | Well not much side effects i would usually keep fat intake less in my diet | its good it really works......But not much weight loss...... | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 10/11/2005 | 3 | Have BMI of 31 and high cholesterol | Only taken 5 days so far, lost about 2 lbs but probably just lost fluids so far. I am also using treadmill and have been dieting about 6 weeks using the excellent Australian CSIRO Diet - I'd already lost a moderate but sensible 8 lbs in 6 weeks. First 2 days and nights on Xenical I had uncomfortable stomach cramps, urgent loose stools in the morning aftre waking. Also restless sleeping and just feeling slightly 'off'. I was however able to go to work but a bit nervous having to sit on the train an hour on the way in. A lot of trips to toilet. This has settled now on day 5 but now my lower legs - calves and ankles have been itching for 2 days like mad.. no sign of rash, just itchier then hell. I also take pravachol and something for acid reflux. | Very expensive in Australia, bought over the counter (no prescription needed here) about AU$130. I have afriend and she only takes one if she has a fatty meal, otherwise not, saves money, not sure if this effects weighyt loss effectivenss. | F | 48 | 5 days | 10/14/2005 |
XENICAL (ORLISTAT): This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Taking orlistat can also help keep you from gaining back weight you have lost. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Dietary fats need to be broken down into smaller pieces before the body can absorb them. Orlistat works by blocking the enzyme that breaks down fats in your diet. This undigested fat then passes out of your body in your bowel movement. Orlistat does not block the absorption of calories from sugar and other non-fat foods, so you still need to restrict your total intake of calories. FDA Approval Date: 1999-04-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)