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More Information About Xenical/Orlistat Diet PillsAre Xenical/Orlistat Diet Pills Effective for Weight Loss?Yes. Xenical reduces the amount of fat that can be absorbed during digestion by about 30 percent. Weight loss studies show that people who use Xenical/Orlistat can lose about 10 percent of their initial weight loss over the course of 12 months. But because extra fat passes through the gut undigested, diarrhea is common if you don't follow a low fat diet. Does Xenical/Orlistat Offer Other Health Benefits?Yes. Treatment with Xenical results in an improvement of risk factors and co-morbidities associated with obesity, including hypercholesterolemia, noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, hypertension and in a reduction of visceral fat. Other Facts About Xenical/Orlistat TreatmentThe therapeutic benefits of Xenical/Orlistat (including weight control and improvement of risk factors) continue with long-term administration of the weight loss drug. To optimize these benefits, the patient should follow a nutritionally balanced, mildly hypocaloric diet that contains approximately 30 percent of calories from fat. It is recommended that the diet should be rich in fruit and vegetables. Note that the daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over three main meals. Higher Doses of Xenical/Orlistat are not BeneficialDoses above 120 mg three times daily have not been shown to provide additional benefit. No dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients. Is Xenical/Orlistat Safe for Obese Children below the age of 18 years?The safety and efficacy of Xenical in children have not been established. Extra Precautions For Diabetics Who Use Xenical/OrlistatWeight loss induced by Xenical is accompanied by improved metabolic control in type 2 diabetics which might allow or require reduction in the dose of oral hypoglycemic medication (e.g. sulfonylureas). A reduction in cyclosporin plasma levels has been observed when Xenical is co-administered. Therefore it is recommended to monitor more frequently than usual the cyclosporin plasma levels. No Xenical During Pregnancy, or for Nursing MothersXenical is not recommended for use during pregnancy in the absence of clinical data. The secretion of orlistat in human breastmilk has not been investigated. Xenical should not be taken during breast-feeding. Information About Obesity Drugs and Weight Loss Supplements |
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