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Xenical
(OR lih stat)
Xenical
What is the most important information I should know about Xenical?
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Xenical may decrease your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. To ensure adequate nutrition, your doctor may recommend taking a multivitamin that contains vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Take your vitamin supplement once a day, at least 2 hours before or after a dose of Xenical.
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Do not take more of this medication than has been prescribed for you. Doses greater than 120 mg three times a day have not been shown to provide any additional weight-loss benefit.
What is Xenical?
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Xenical blocks some of the fat that you eat from being absorbed by your body.
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Xenical is used in the management of obesity including weight loss and weight maintenance when used with a reduced-calorie diet.
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Xenical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Xenical?
Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you have
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a chronic malabsorption syndrome, or
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gallbladder problems.
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You may not be able to take Xenical if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Before taking Xenical, talk to your doctor if you
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have a history of kidney stones,
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have diabetes,
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have anorexia or bulimia,
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take any other weight-loss medicine, or
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take cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral).
You may not be able to take Xenical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
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Xenical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
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It is not known whether Xenical passes into breast milk. Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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