How do I stop taking Xenical side effects?

To help control these side effects, make sure your meals don’t contain more than about 30% of calories from fat if you are taking prescription Xenical or 15 grams of fat if you are taking the lower-dosed orlistat in the over-the-counter Alli. And spread the fat evenly across all three of your meals.

How much weight do you lose on Xenical?

In the first 12 weeks of treatment, 83% had “clinically significant” weight loss of at least 5% of their body weight, according to Hermann Toplak, a researcher at the Karl-Franzens-Universitat in Graz, Austria. After 12 weeks, the average weight loss was 7% of body weight.

Is Xenical harmful?

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Xenical including blood in your urine, urinating less than usual or not at all, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, or fast heart rate.

Is Xenical safe to use?

You should not use Xenical if you are allergic to orlistat, or if you have malabsorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly). You also should not use this medicine if you have: gallbladder problems; or. if you are pregnant.

Does Xenical work immediately?

You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start orlistat. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Can orlistat damage your kidneys?

Orlistat use can cause oxalate kidney stones or oxalate nephropathy. Oxalate nephropathy due to orlistat is often asymptomatic and develops insidiously. Recovery of kidney function after stopping orlistat may be incomplete with resultant chronic kidney disease.

What are the disadvantages of orlistat?

Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, a feeling of needing to have a bowel movement right away, increased number of bowel movements, or poor bowel control may occur. These side effects may get worse if you eat more fat than you should.

What is the difference between Xenical and orlistat?

Orlistat is for use only in adults that are overweight or obese. Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The Alli brand is available without a prescription. Do not take orlistat if you are pregnant.

What are the side effects of orlistat?

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking orlistat: large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs Some side effects of orlistat may occur that usually do not need medical attention.

What are the side effects of Xenical?

Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Xenical. Common side effects of Xenical include: bowel urgency, frequent bowel movements, oily evacuation, oily rectal leakage, steatorrhea, and flatulence with discharge. Other side effects include: fecal incontinence.

Can I use orlistat If I am on blood thinners?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use orlistat if you are also using any of the following drugs: a blood thinner – warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.