Xenical Rating: Value: Tolerance:

Product description: Xenical is a weight loss medication based on Orlistat, which acts as a Lipase Inhibitor by letting part of the fat consumed pass through the intestine without being absorbed. Xenical is usually prescribed to people who are considered clinically obese, and have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Xenical has proven to be effective and especially suitable for patients suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, as it is not stimulating the metabolic rate of the patient. Xenical is the only weight loss medication on the market that is approved for treatment of obesity in high-risk patients.

Side effects: An increased number of bowel movements, oily spotting between bowel movements, urgent need to go to the bathroom.

The Weight Loss Institute is not recommending Xenical due to the reported side effects. This product is not sold by the Weight Loss Institute.