Xenical (Orlistat) by Roche: results, dosages and side effects

Xenical is an oral drug manufactured by Roche which is also known as Tetrahydrolipstatin or Orlistat and it is designed to decrease the weight and treat obesity. This product is widely used among bodybuilders and people in general to prevent the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby to reduce the caloric intake. Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Xenical comes in boxes, each unit containing 84 capsules (120 mg/capsule).

Xenical is commonly used with an individualized low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise program to help athletes lose weight. It is very popular for treating obesity in people with certain risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol or level. With Xenical the unabsorbed fat is then removed from the body in the stool. While using Xenical people should be very careful, follow the prescription of the physician and it should never be shared with another person due to its special dietary regime and negative side effects.

Xenical should not be used by the persons below 18 years. It is usually taken 3 times a day during every meal containing fat. It should be taken strictly during the meal or up to 1 hour after a meal. Due to the fact that Xenical may decrease the absorption of vitamins and it is useful to take a multivitamin once a day at bedtime. If a meal was missed or it does not contains any fats Xenical should not be taken at all. While taking this drug bodybuilders and athletes should follow the diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

The main side effects that may occur while taking Xenical (Orlistat) are: itching, hives, rash, difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe or continuous stomach pain, excessive tiredness or weakness, excessive tiredness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, light-colored stools, dark-colored urine, stomach pain, irregular menstrual periods, loose stools, difficulty controlling bowel movements, pain or discomfort in the rectum, anxiety and headache as well as other negative effects. In case of their manifestation persons should consult their physician. This medication should not be taken by persons that have gallbladder problems, or chronic malabsorption syndrome.