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 | Constipation caused by other meds | Works on your gut, so the hypochondriacs complaining of headaches, that is 100% psychosomatic. As long as you do not eat more than the recommended fat, there are no side effects. If you do exceed the daily fat allowance, you may have oily stools and/or discharge. Even when it happened, I had no issues getting to the toilet in time. Perhaps if you eat a massive amount of fat or have poor control of your bowels, it may be an issue. I was prescribed this drug for constipation. I was moderately overweight (5 foot 8 inches tall and 160lbs) when starting this drug and lost 15lbs. which was a nice bonus. | As it is a WEIGHT LOSS drug, I find it funny that fat people are whining about the side effects when they do not follow the diet. No wonder these people cannot lose weight, they clearly blame extraneous factors for their own failures. | F | 40 | 100 days 1 pill 2X day | 11/5/2020 | 5 | Weight loss | I started these a week ago and have already lost 6ib, however xmas dsy was a nightmare due to me over eating I spent nearly the whole day on the loo. I'm sure my in laws thought I was making myself sick lol. Overall I'm doing well so spending the day on the loo was worth it. | These will make you poo a lot if you over eat. I've not pooed myself always managed to make it to the loo in time. | F | 50 | 7 days X3 a day | 12/26/2015 | 5 | Obesity | I started taking Xenical in November, 2014 with the goal of losing 40 pounds. I have lost 35 to date. I have had the usual effects of loose and frequent stools and elimination of oil usually about 48 hours after a high fat meal. Side effects are body doesn't efficiently absorb fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K | I have had no diarrhea or other discomfort with this medication. I take extra fibre every day (eg. sprinkle some on my cereal in morning) and before bed I take a multi vitamin and extra vitamin D to give my body the vitamins it may not be absorbing during the couple of hours the drug is effective. | F | 70 | 120 2X day | 9/11/2015 | 5 | Fat blocker | If you cook/make your own food, very little oil in pooh. But if you eat process food - lots of oil. Thai, Indian, Chinese also lots of oil !! It is amazing how much oil is in some foods. Butter on toast - no oil ? | I only take one at dinner for a fat blocker. Also when I go out to restaurants. Also on holiday I take 3 a day. basically any time I eat out. I think these are the best pills to keep your weight down. | M | 46 | 2 years 1 1X day | 1/5/2014 | 5 | obesity | terrible gas leading to divorce, pooping myself at the mall, oil in poop, 7 bowel movements per day, running to bathroom, staining of underwear, weight loss | I have to wear diapers now. My spouse filed for divorce. More laundry with pre-treatment. I shit myself in the car at a drive through. My toilet is stained too. Can't quite make it to the toilet in time. | F | 35 | 1 years 120 mg 3X day | 12/1/2013 | 5 | Kick start weight loss | So far I've just suffered from wind. Only One episode of loose oily stools after having alcohol. Sticking to foods with around 3-8 grams of fat peer 100g of product. Weight loss in week one 5lbs. So far, so good. | F | 31 | 1 weeks | 9/3/2013 | 5 | Obesity | skin rush, oily discharge | I've been taking Xenical last year and it WORKED perfect. Now I started again 3 times per day 120 mg since 1 month I loosed 11 kg. No diet No Sport and it still WORKS . | F | 36 | 1 months 120 mg 3X day | 7/21/2013 | 5 | Obesity | One incident of dark orange oil in my stool but that was because I had 2 slices of pizza that had 12g of fat EACH. | So far this has been really good for me. I haven't actually weighed myself yet but I certainly feel smaller. A lot of people on here are saying that they're experiencing really bad side effects, but then they say they're eating about 12g of fat with every meal. It's no surprise if you're eating that much! The most I'll have in one meal is 7g. The pills work wonderfully but only if you cut down enough. | F | 18 | 6 days 120mg 3X day | 6/19/2013 | 5 | over weight | urgency bowel movement, orange oily stools ocassionaly and a bit thirsty | havnt checked weight yet but i have more energy, less snacking get a good night sleep and just feel great | F | 38 | 1 weeks 3X day | 11/10/2012 | 5 | Due to obesity | Still no side effects and nurse has confirmed today that this is a good thing. Bad side effects that most people are experiencing are due to them not following the plan. | Well I got my weigh in today and it has been around 1 month since my first weigh in and I have lost 16lbs. This is massive and the nurse was extremley impressed. It proves you have to work hard to get your results and this is the result. You have to make the changes and stick to them. It doesn't work over night. | F | 31 | 26 days 120 1X day | 4/26/2012 Patient History | 5 | Overwieght - Fertility | Well yesterday was my first day so will keep you posted | I weight 18st 9 Ibs and only 5ft 1 tall, been trying for a baby for 7 years and have been told it is due to my weight, they will offer my clomid if I get to 14/15 stone so it needs to be done. Will stick to a very low fat diet and follow instructions, no point kidding yourself. Wish me luck :) | F | 30 | 90 days 120mg 3X day | 1/5/2012 | 5 | To lose weight | Intially orange oily stools, lately over the last few days, stools have returned to normal - well soft normal - not loose anymore. | I have lost 2kg in 2.5 weeks, i am okay with this, i dont expect the weight to fall off me, i hope it continues to work. I have taken this about 8 years ago for a month and lost 6kg - although i am substantially bigger now, so will be on it for much longer i guess. | F | 31 | 2.5 weeks 120mg 3X day | 10/26/2011 | 5 | assist weight loss | bad bad , if you dont stick to the rules," low fat low calories." organge stool, soiled underwear , pressure to go to the toilet, overall not pleasant.... but self inflicted | it works, as the side effects encourage you to eat low fay low calorie food. is this not what weight loss is all about, and if you have been a little naughty on you food intake, you can get ride of the extra fat throught the pill | F | 60 | 80 days 3X day | 10/11/2011 | 5 | Lose weight | None | I am a healthcare professional. I give out box after box of xenical. I have done masses of training on this medication, and I will tell you this for fact - THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL GET THE SIDE EFFECTS IS IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS! It partly disables an enzyme in your gut called lipase, which breaks down fat, so it cannot be broken down and absored. About 30% of your dietry fat will be expelled. There is physically no way you can get such explosive side effects if you adhere to the instructions - there would not be enough fat in your system for this to happen! So take a good hard look at what you have eaten, every little thing you added to food, and ask yourself again if you adhered to the fat allowance. | M | 27 | 3 days 3 daily 3X day | 8/18/2011 | 5 | to lose weight | None, cause Im not a blithering idiot | Sick to death of the people on here complaining about the side effect YOU chose to give yourself. Its like getting a gun, loading it, aiming it at your face, pulling the trigger....then saying woops! You know if you eat over 10 grams of fat per meal you will get side effect so don't crap on about the " no warning explosive side effect" YOU chose to have them when u ate fattening foods. This worked perfect for me, and I not a fat excuse maker anymore | F | 31 | 30 days 120 3X day | 7/26/2011 | 5 | to lose weight | soiling,cramps | I've now lost over 5 stone on these tablets.You get used to the side effects and wear a towel for extra protection.You soon learn quickly which foods to eat.I have noticed the past few weeks I've not had any orange oil when I really should of had some side effects(was naughty on holiday) anyone else found they stopped working over a long period? | F | 41 | 1 years 1X day | 7/24/2011 | 5 | lose weight | Some orange oil in the first couple of days | Since starting I have also been sticking to weight watchers which means low fat. I have therefore had no bad effects and lost 5 pounds in the first week. My toilet habits have returned to normal and have seen no orange oil since day 4. I am now feel a little bloated but nothing major | F | 28 | 8 days 2X day | 4/14/2011 | 5 | i really wana try this product but i need an advice.i am really obsessed about my body and health..i am normal actually my bmi is 24 i am 168 cm and i weight 64 but i used to weigh 56 kg and i wana release this 8 kilos i have gained do you advice me ? | F | 19 | 1X day | 4/4/2011 | 5 | loosing weight | other than the exiting of the oil,tiredness and back pain | can 2 tablets work better than 1 tablet at each meal? | F | 31 | 120 mg 3X day | 2/9/2010 | 5 | Weight loss after having a baby | Orange stools, slight headaches | I have been taking xenical for one week, alongside a relatively low fat diet and have lost (to my surprise) 3kg. I haven't been that carefull with the amount of fat I have eaten and have been caught out once. Towards the end of the week though I started to become a little constipated, has anyone else experienced this? I'm pleased with the product and hoping that the weight loss will continue :O) | F | 30 | 7 days | 10/31/2009 |
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)