Orlistat is a generic name for the fat absorption inhibitor, Xenical. Xenical is used for management of obesity including weight loss and weight loss management when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet.
Xenical reduces the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin A, D, and E, as well as beta-carotene. Xenical works by inactivating enzymes necessary for breaking down dietary fat. These enzymes are found predominantly in the gastrointestinal tract. Due to this activity, Xenical may be associated with acute gastrointestinal side effects that include flatulence with discharge, diarrhea, fecal urgency, and fecal incontinence. Side effects may also include headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, increased incidence of infections, and psychosis.
Xenical can only be prescribed if you are clinically obese and you must lose a certain amount of weight within a certain time. The tablets must be reviewed each month;
as are not given an endless prescription for them to keep a track of the side effects if any. Xenical is a fat absorbing tablet which absorbs around 30% of the fat that you eat, and takes it right out of your body via your bowels so that your body has less fat to store. So by following a low fat diet and taking Xenical, you force your body to convert the fat stored into energy which means leads to weight loss.
Before you under take Xenical, you have to have the following health checks:
° BMI
° Blood Pressure
° Blood Tests
° Weight
° Waist measurement
These tests are a check to ensure that you can take Xenical and also they are done regularly to ensure that you are losing weight and to see the effect that this has on your body and system. It also actively encourages exercise to ensure effective weight loss.
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