Generic Xenical (Orlistat)

Generic Xenical is a medication prescriped as a weight loss treatment for people suffering from forms of obesity.

Orlistat

Generic Chemical Name: Orlistat

Recommendations

We recommend that if you want to begin taking this medication you should stick to the same original schedule that your doctor prescribed you for the branded Xenical. You can be assured that the active ingredient are the same in both the generic and the branded equivalent. Therefore if you are diabetic or take any other obesity related medication, please consult your local doctor or pharmacist before beginning this medication. Generic Xenical should only be taken after a meal which consists of necessary body fats and vitamins. If you cannot eat a meal for some reason, please refrain from taking generic Xenical until your next meal. Generic Xenical is a medication that is prescribed to aid patients reduce calories through assistance of a balanced diet and regular exercise. If you do not eat a balance diet, the generic Xenical cannot operate at full effect.

Precautions

Generic Xenical can cause a reaction to other medications such as cholesterol control or diabetics medication. Therefore please ensure that you allow for a two hour period between taking medications. Also as this medication reduces the amount of food absorbed by body, certain vitamins such as B and D tend to get passed to the digestive system without been absorbed, thus we recommend that in addition to generic Xenical, you take one multivitamin daily. However, again, please allow at least hours between medication intake. It is also noted that a reduction in obesity levels can also reduce other related diseases as well such as high cholesterol or fluctuations in blood level activity.

Usage

It is advised that you take generic xenical once a day, one hour after your main meal. You should swallow tablet whole with a glass of water and should not be taken with any other medication for least two hours before or after. Generic Xenical only works on the principal of the body breaking down current body fat, and this can only be achieved through constant commitment to a balanced diet and through minimum levels of at least adequate exercise activities. It is imperative to note that substain from eating a balanced diet will reduce the overall effect of this medication. As orlistat belongs to a group of medication known as lipase inhibitors, which work by preventing the absorption of certain dietary fats into your body, however your body still needs a certain amount of body fat to remain healthy.

Generic Xenical (Orlistat) medicine needs to be stored at room temperature 77F (25C) in a dark, tightly sealed container, away from heat and moisture. After using, remember to secure the lid of your medicine and return to its storage place. Failure to do so may result in diminished product quality over time. Your medicine has a shelf life of 18 months from date of production.

While taking this medicine, what are the signs of negative side effects?

Losing large amounts of weight quickly can have negative effects on your body such as rapid change in blood level activity or fluctuations in cholesterol. However the same can be said about the positive effects associated to generic Xenical. Decreases in obesity levels can reduce risks of heart disease or diabetes through reductions in high blood pressure, high cholesterol or even high sugar levels. Some side effects may last from anywhere from one week up to three months. If side effects continue after the initial three month period please consult your doctor immediately. Also it is imperatve to note that maintaining a balanced diet in assoication with this medication will maximise it's effect while also reducing the possibility of unpleasant side effects. Therefore please read the following list below to ensure successful treatment while using generic Xenical:

• Back Pain's

• Arthritis in the joints

• Stomach aches or pain's

• Itching of the skin, or discoloration of the skin, leading to rashes

• Irregular bowel movements

• Other uncommon side effects.

There will be some slight common side effects initially, but if pain or discomfort become unbearable please refrain from taking the Xenical medication, and contact your local doctor immediately.