Xenical

...Since being on the Xenical it has helped me to lose another stone since restarting it in December. The side-effects still occur if i eat the wrong thing, but generally speaking it is worth it and i am losing weight safely and slowly and eating healthily as well. I would still recommend Xenical. I would also like to thank everyone for reading this and rating it and getting me my first diamond. thanks. ORIGINAL REVIEW +++++++++++++++ My nurse says ...
...My doctor had discussed Xenical with me previously, but there are some quite bad side effects and having suffered from Irritable Bowel in the past I was very wary of taking it. However, my mother-in-law was prescribed it by her doctor and she did not suffer many effects so I thought I would give it a go. Xenical can only be prescribed if you are clinically obese and you must lose a certain amount of weight within a certain time, in my case 5% of ...

kismet 16.11.2005 (07.02.2006) · Read full review
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I started using xenical in September 2005, and I have been taking it ever since. In that time I have lost about 3.5 stone (50lbs or 23kg). But taking it has required something of a change in lifestyle. Xenical works by inhibiting the lipase in your digestive system, so that 30% of the fat in your meal is not absorbed into your body (it therefore goes straight through you, hence the potential side effects). Due to a medical condition I have great ...
...giving was 252 tablets of xenical for £125 (that's 3 months' supply). This seemed expensive, but due the problems I have with my metabolism my weight had ballooned to over 20 stone, and my health was beginning to be affected. So I decided to give it a try, having been given no help from my GP. I would recommend using xenical only with good medical advice, or through somewhere like Boots. At Boots they do a full assessment of your current health ...

EliseNT 03.12.2006 · Read full review
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...about the possibility of using Xenical to help me lose weight, and to my surprise and I have to say joy, he was very keen on the idea and having talked to me about the way Xenical works, and how it could benefit me, he set the wheels in motion for me to begin my long journey. Getting Started: First thing I needed to know was what exactly Xenical was, how it might affect me, and if it would be ok to take alongside my various medications. Xenical ...
...conversion into energy. What Xenical does is to absorb a percentage (approx 30%) of the fat that you eat, and carry it straight out of your body via the bowels so that your body has less fat to convert into energy, or to store. So, by regulating the amount of fat you ingest (i.e. the amount of fatty foods you eat), and then removing another portion of that fat using the Xenical, you are forcing your body to convert fat that it already has stored ...

vialdana 23.06.2005 (28.06.2005) · Read full review
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...no doubt that users of Xenical have experienced mixed results. It is my opinion that those who don't experience success with it, are not following the guidelines properly. There are no shortcuts - and if you're experiencing side effects (other than in your first few days) then you're doing it wrong. Personally, I lost 21 lb in my first four weeks and have now lost two and a half stones - and I'm still working on it! Xenical is available from Boots ...
...which gives details of the Xenical (MAP) helpline. This helpline is open 7 days a week and is available to you for support in moments of weakness, to answer questions and give advice. The people on the other end of the phone are sympathetic and approachable - and don't give the impression that they're pushed for time, so will you please just get on with it and go away. *chuckle* I found it was great to know you had that resource to call on, if necessary. ...

Ursidae 30.04.2007 (03.05.2007) · Read full review
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...they are better known as Xenical which I believe is the brand name. I was prescribed 1 months worth of tablets and was told that my I should expect to lose around 1-2 lb per week. Xenical isn't a quick way to lose weight but apparently because the weight is lost gradually over a period of time it is much more likely to stay off. My GP advised me that she wanted me to lose 2 kg within the first month and when I was nearing the end of the first month ...
...to carrying out research about Xenical on the Internet and checking out food products to ensure that I was prepared when I was ready to start taking the tablets. Xenical have a very informative website but it did not contain any patients views on the medicine and how it had worked for them, (neither could I find any other site that contained this information). Although I knew somebody who was taking Xenical at that stage I didn't want to tell her ...

junkboxjules 10.02.2003 (03.01.2004) · Read full review
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...was a good idea as xenical can cause vitamin d deficiency, as this is a fat-soluble vitamin. Also be aware that if you take cod liver oil no not take it within an hour of taking xenical as this will also have an effect, I found this out very suddenly one day!!! I started taking 3 tablets a day before every meal I ate that contained fat. I was advised to eat meals with less than 5 per cent fat, any higher and I would have side effects from the xenical. ...
...in any way due to xenical but due to a deformity in the bowel, which I am slowly learning to live with. I have just started taking xenical again in the last month, this is because I will have to have more bowel removed later this year or early next and want to lose weight for the surgery. What is xenical? Xenical is a drug called a lipase inhibitor; this stops the body from absorbing 30% of your fat intake. Your body removes the fat via its natural ...

paulwaz 22.10.2003 (03.12.2003) · Read full review
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...What is Xenical? == Xenical is a prescription-only tablet that can be taken to speed up weight loss. Xenical claims that those who would normally lose one or two pounds a week on a normal diet could lose three or four pounds if taking Xenical at the same time. Ideally it's suitable for those who are obese with a body mass index of 30 or more (see www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ to calculate your BMI) or for those who are overweight with serious health ...
...buying. == What does Xenical do? == Each tablet is a small blue encased capsule that you swallow whole before or after each meal so you don't even have to taste it. Xenical works by blocking 30% of your fat intake at every meal time. So for every 10 grams of fat you eat, 3 grams will pass straight through your system undigested. The obvious benefit to this is that you can follow an ultra low-fat diet without having to sacrifice an unhealthy amount ...

Lizamabug 01.04.2008 (02.04.2008) · Read full review
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...diet tablet come out called xenical and I should give it a go. He also told me xenical cost £1 per capsule. He told me I had to lose 2.5kg over 4 weeks by myself first before I could have it. So I tried really hard and managed to lose the 2.5kg.I went back to see him and he prescribed me xenical. He told me what I should and shouldn’t eat and what side affects they have. Xenical are blue capsules, which contain 120mg of orlistat. They are an anti ...
...MUST NOT TAKE XENICAL. Xenical doesn’t work for everybody but if it does for you the weight will come off. Your dress size will decrease and you’ll be able to wear the clothes you’ve always wanted to. By the September came I had lost 5 stones in weight and was 12 stones. I was a size 16-18 and was loving life again. Xenical can work wonders. I am so happy that I tried xenical as losing the weight it gave me my confidence back. You can get xenical ...

shugardream 19.10.2002 · Read full review
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...and have been reading about Xenical for months on the net. Trouble was, I couldn't find anywhere outside the USA to buy them. Then, out of the blue (I never read newspapers, especially locals) I saw an advert in the local paper for a slimming clinic near to me that was selling it without prescription. Wow! I got straight on the phone and asked the price. £100.00 for 1 month supply. Hmmm....I know it's the woman's job to say how good it is, but she ...
...following information on Xenical: Xenical administered as part of an overall weight control programme is effective in producing weight loss,weight maintenance and the prevention of weight gain with simultaneous improvements in obesity related risk factors. ("oh, here we go" I thought. That means it won't work unless I exercise!). Xenical is a novel Anti Obesity Agent. Unlike the conventional appetite suppressants Xenical works locally in the gastrointestinal ...

teaseme_not 10.10.2002 (28.10.2002) · Read full review
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...need it. To be prescribed xenical you have to be clinically obese which your doctor can tell you when he weighs you. Then you have to prove to your doctor you are commited to slimming by losing 5 pounds on your own in a few weeks. Each box contains a month supply and are given one box per prescription of 120mg. There are enough pills to take three a day (one with every meal)the pills are in the form of capsules and are blue. What the pills actually ...
...you eat. You can take each pill before you eat and up to an hour after and it will still work. Piils are easy to swallow, not chalky and don't realy taste of anything. The packets are perforated so it is easy to tear of a pill or two to take with you if you are going out anywhere. The only thing that is required from you is that you follow a low fat diet otherwise you end up with oily, runny diarroeah and your body takes in more fat than the pills ...

sally101 28.10.2003 · Read full review
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...etc... I was recommended xenical and went to my doctor who said yes I was OK to have it. She was very clear about how it works & the possible side affects..And also advised me to look online at reviews & tips etc..... I started on Dec 1st 2008 I was 107 kilos and I am 5 foot 2 " I lost 8 kilos in the first 8 weeks ... (and during xmas!!) did not really increase my exercise but walked a little more to school everyday about a mile there and back. ...
...a bit, as I was told it would ...its Now July and I have lost a total of 13 kilos in 7 months (2 stone) I walk to school most days and 2-3 times a week I do a work out dvd to get the heart rate up and I find that's really helped shift some weight. I also at the start measured myself with a tape measure (this is a good idea to do) and kept a record.. So far I have lost 4" around my bust 4" around my waist and 51/2" around my hips. And dropped 2 dress ...

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...I could go on to Xenical (Orlistat). So off I went and started watching what I ate as I would normally but we have to try. Made appointment to see GP for 1months time. When I went back yeah I had lost 2kg (4.4lbs) so he gave me a prescription for xenical. So went to pharmacy and got these little blue capsules. Then read the instructions to be taken 3 times a day when you eat meals. Ok no one warned me about the after effects if you over do the fat. ...
...a support group which you have to register with if you want to. You receive a welcome pack with a tape measure and info and they also send updates and free vouchers as well. I have registered with them and yes they ring you to see how it is going and find out if there are any problems with these tablets. So support is there if you want it. The nurse recommended around 5g of fat per meal as you body does need a certain level. Also she told me to take ...

redrag 26.02.2008 · Read full review
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I bought some Xenical from a website (Extraslim.co.uk) at the end of August, I paid £65 for a 1 month supply (84 tablets) The pills actually arrived from New Zealand so that was my first surprise as I expected them to be from in the UK. I made sure I stuck to a low fat diet for a few days before they arrived which they did on 4th September. I started taking them that same day and I made very sure that I was eating well under the 30g of fat per ...
...but with the help of Xenical I was really expecting a couple of pounds loss by now and cannot even say how disappointed I am. I have emailed the website asking if they can provide some sort of certification to prove they are genuine pills but my guess is they are not, even though they have the genuine looking writing on each pill. If I am wrong however, and sometimes weight loss is very slow to begin with can someone reassure me?? I would like ...

TEESHA 13.09.2008 · Read full review
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Brilliant- Started taking Xenical in June 2007 and have lost 2.5 stones. Have had no side effects at all. The pill has actually motivated me to change my diet and I exercise 5 times a week. I am a bit scared about what will happen when I come off the pills, but I think that as long as I maintain everything I should still lose weight - hopefully! ...

KITTYZZZ 26.11.2007 (23.11.2007)
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I was prescribed XENICAL inJanuary 2007, and have been following a low fat diet. After eight months while taking these capsules I have lost four stones in weight and am delighted with this medication. ...

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