Weight loss pill Orlistat (Xenical) was launched recently as an over-the-counter pill for weight-loss. Here are some frequently asked questions about the weight loss medication:
How does Xenical work?
Xenical is a fat eliminator. Thus, it prevents some of the fat that is in your food - approximately 30 percent – from being digested and absorbed by your body. The undigested fat is eliminated in your bowel movement as oil, preventing it from forming fatty deposits around your waist, hips and thighs.
Since less fat is stored in your body, you will use up the current stored fat or energy and this also helps reduce weight.
How do I know Xenical is working?
After a few days of taking Xenical, you may notice oil appearing in your bowel movements. This is the beginning of the "Xenical action" eliminating fat. Over time, your system adjusts to Xenical and the excretion of oil may slow down and even go away. Oily bowel movements will only re-occur after eating high-fat meals.
What should I do to start?
First, you must have the right attitude. Honestly ask yourself if you’ve been eating healthy in the past and what you should correct in your eating habits.
List down vital measurements including your waist and weight in pounds. This will give you a benchmark to track your progress over the next few months while taking Xenical.
How safe is Xenical?
Individuals 12 years of age or more can take Xenical. Since Xenical is non-systemic, it does not enter the blood stream but acts directly in the stomach to stop the absorption of fat, eliminating it from your system.
Should I take Xenical if I am on a diet?
Clinical studies have shown that when taken with a calorie-reduced diet, Xenical will increase the amount of weight you lose by 51 percent. In fact Xenical is more effective when taken with a low-fat diet. Eating low-fat food will help you avoid adverse effects as well as maximize your body’s use of its stored fat as energy.
It is important to note that weight loss should not be too fast. Some people try crash diets or appetite suppressants, which is only for short-term weight loss. In the long run, they can be detrimental to your health and you can always regain the weight because you’re not shown the proper way to eat healthy food. Xenical can assist you in getting the discipline to eat the right food that is healthy and low in fat for the rest of your life.
To get answers to your questions regarding Xenical, log on to www.xenical.com.ph.
