Generic Xenical (Orlistat)

Active Ingredient: Orlistat
Brand name: Xenical

Overview:
GENERIC XENICAL is a prescription medication that can help considerably overweight people lose weight and keep it off.

Direction:
The recommended dose is one 120 mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main meal that contains fat. Take Generic Xenical with a mildly reduced -calorie diet up to 3 times a day or up to one hour after a meal.

Side Effects:
Because Generic Xenical works by blocking the absorption of dietary fat, it is likely that you will experience some changes in bowel habits. Side effects include oily spotting, gas with discharge, oily or fatty stools, increased number of bowel movements and inability to control bowel movements. These side effects generally become less common as treatment continues.

Precautions:
Tell your doctor, if you suffer from allergies, digestive disorders, low thyroid function, other metabolism problems, gall bladder problems, gall stones, pregnant or breast feeding.

Drug interactions:
Inform your Doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking, especially if you are taking Cyclosporine, Pravastatin and Warfarin.