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Xenical
Xenical is used for:
Managing obesity in adults and adolescents 12 years old and older. It is also used to reduce the risk of weight regain after previous weight loss.
Xenical is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet and should be used with a reduced-calorie diet.
Before using Xenical:
Some medical conditions may interact with Xenical . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you have an underactive thyroid
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Xenical . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Xenical
* Amiodarone, cyclosporine, or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Xenical
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Xenical may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Xenical:
Use Xenical as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* An extra patient leaflet is available with Xenical . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
* Take Xenical by mouth with or up to 1 hour after each main meal that contains fat (up to 3 per day).
* If a meal is missed or contains no fat, do not take a dose of Xenical .
* You should take a multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, E, and K to ensure good nutrition. The supplement should be taken at least 2 hours before or after you take Xenical , such as at bedtime.
* If you also take a thyroid hormone (eg, levothyroxine), do not take it within 4 hours before or after Xenical . Check with your doctor if you have questions.
* If you also take cyclosporine, do not take it within 2 hours before or after Xenical . Check with your doctor if you have questions.
* If you miss a dose of Xenical , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Xenical .
Side effects of Xenical:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bowel movement urgency; gas with discharge; inability to control bowel movements; increased number of bowel movements; oily discharge; oily or fatty stools; oily spotting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe or persistent stomach pain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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