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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | obese | slightly looser stools and a bit gassy | sticking to a low fat diet and have lsot 9lbs in 2 weeks, it makes you think about what you are eating and I havnt as yet been tempted to eat anything too fatty, too many horror stories!! | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 10/9/2006 | 5 | 20 pound weight loss | I haven't really noticed too many side effects as of yet. If I do eat more fat then I should I do find my stools a bit softer than usual. | Xenical seems to be helping. The pill was created to help loose weight, not do it for you right? I have been trying to eat well and have been exercising regularly. I have lost a few pounds already and feel good about losing more. | F | 26 | 7 days | 1/19/2007 | 5 | weight loss | I like this drug; I took it under advisement of my physician who recommended one or two per day. I only took one per day, with my highest fat meal. I had a somewhat loose stool each day but nothing unmanageable or embarrassing. Taking MORE than one pill per day, however, and I had the side effects others have complained of: gas, loose, orange, oily stools that were hard to control. | I lost 110 lbs. and have kept off 90 of them. I'm going to take it again to re-lose those pesky 20 lbs. | F | 58 | 1 years | 3/26/2007 | 5 | lose weight, going on a cruise | After eating anything with high fat contents such as fast food burgers or junk food, pizza, fried chicken etc.... chips My stomach will rumble. the day after the binge eating I will have oily stool and gas. I don't mind cuz it's a reminder not to eat that stuff anyway. | I have lost about 8 - 10 1lbs so far, I've been on 3wks. I get very thirsty and It helps me keep my junk food on check because I just don't want to eat the stuff as often. It's not worth it, especially because xenical is so expensive. Let's have a support group tracking our progress. Email me. | F | 40 | 3 weeks | 4/17/2007 | 5 | loose weight from antidepressants | little gas- visit the bathroom when u "think" you need to! not bad though- | i love this- i always could take weight off except when i started taking my bi-polar rx- im 5-3and about 170- but have hypoglycemia and dont want to be diabetes.- just watch what u eat- dont be stupid unless your prepared- hate the price but once im down, its easier to keeep off..glad i found this site | F | 34 | 1 weeks | 3/16/2007 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Weight Loss | Oily Stool - mild | Best thing since sliced bread | F | 30 | 1 years | 2/5/2003 | 5 | need to lose a lot of weight | no side effects really as yet just fatty stools and a bit gassy | over the last year i have been going to the gym 3 times a week and have lost a lot of inches but weight has not really come off,I eat quite well but need extra help in shifting some the pounds so hope this is the answer | F | 38 | 3 days | 10/1/2006 | 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 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 | 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 | 5 | Too Look good for my wedding | Well I am into day 3 and have had no side effects what so ever. but in saying that i have not eaten anything that i shouldnt have yet. I love xenical cause i am so scared of the side effects that i dont eat what iam not supposed too. | Iam only on day 3 I have had no Bowel movements yet. Which i guess can be a good thing lol. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE | F | 24 | 3 days | 5/3/2007 |