Side Effects Of Xenical

Xenical is a very helpful and potent anti-obesity medication. All medicines are bound to help you but at some cost; Xenical is no exception. Xenical can cause side effects in some people, but it is not a rule and may not happen to all.

The side effects of Xenical which most people experience are often restricted to the local action in the digestive system.

Common Side Effects Of Xenical

• Urgent or increased need to open the bowels
• Flatulence (wind) with discharge
• Oily discharge
• Oily or fatty stools

These side effects are found to be mild in nature and occur mostly when a person starts taking Xenical. This is because at the onset of Xenical treatment, your body is not used to fat-inhibitors. But as your body gradually adjusts to the medication, you will see these effects reduce till they disappear completely.

These unpleasant effects of Xenical are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Hence, these unpleasant effects disappear if one sticks to recommended diet and continues treatment as usual.

Allergic Reactions Caused By Xenical

The occurrences of allergic reactions are rare with Xenical. The few, less serious allergic reactions reported are itchiness, rash, wheals (slightly elevated, itchy skin patches that are paler or redder than surrounding skin), severe difficulty in breathing, nausea, vomiting and feeling unwell.

In very rare cases following adverse reactions have been reported:

• Increase in liver enzyme levels
• Case of diverticulitis
• Case of gallstones

In rare cases, rectal bleeding has been reported which was generally mild in nature.

In clinical trials some patients with type-2 diabetes experienced low blood sugar levels and bloating.

In patients taking oral contraception, failure of oral contraception on account of severe diarrhoea is reported. Use of an additional contraceptive method is recommended to prevent possible pregnancy.

To Avoid Side Effects By Xenical

Tell your doctor or pharmacist whenever you realize you do not feel well while you are taking Xenical.

If any of the side effects get serious or become especially bothersome, or if you notice any side effects not listed above, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If your doctor does not prescribe Xenical, because of previous experience of serious reactions or any other reason, do not lose hope.

• Be proud and confident about yourself
• Don’t let weight issues put a full stop to your progress
• Push yourself to go beyond your and other people’s imagination
• Don’t fall in to the category of fat stereotypes
• Become a productive member of the society by maintaining a positive attitude
• Walk alongside a skinny person with confidence

You can lose weight with mild exercises, well planned balanced diet and Xenical. Always keep this in mind and weight loss with Xenical is bound to come.