Xenical Side Effects – An Introduction
Not everyone who takes Xenical (orlistat) will experience negative side effects, although side effects are possible with any medicine. Most people, however, can tolerate Xenical well. In most cases the side effects are minor if they occur and may not require any treatment or can be easily treated by the healthcare provider or even by the individual. Some of the possible side effects with Xenical will be discussed in this article. You can ask your healthcare provider to explain in detail the side effects of Xenical that you may experience.
Many clinical tests have been done on Xenical and have been compared between two groups of people. Xenical was administered to the first group and the second group were not given the drug. At the end of the experiment, the results of side effects were documented and compared; this made it possible for them to see what side effects occurred, how the side effects compared to the group that was not given the drug, and they compared how often the side effects occurred.
The side effects that affected the digestive system were common, according to the studies; this was expected because of the way in which Xenical works. Other side effects that may appear are the following:
* An urgent but controlled need to have a bowel movement or Fecal urgency – up to 22.1 percent of people
* Abdominal discomfort or pain, commonly known as stomach pain – up to 25.5 percent of people
* Gas with a small amount of stool or oil – up to 23.9 percent of individuals
* Uncontrolled anal oil seepage, commonly known as oily spotting – up to 26.6 percent of people
* Uncontrolled or spontaneous bowel movements, also known as fecal incontinence – up to 7.7 of individuals
* Increased frequency of bowel movements – in up to 10.8 percent of people
* Nausea – in up to 8.1 percent of individuals
* Oily or fatty stool – in up to 20 percent of people
* Oily evacuation, also known as bowel movements of only oil without stool – up to 11.9 percent of individuals
By decreasing the amount of fat in your diet, you can reduce or avoid many of the side effects of Xenical that affect the digestive tract. Xenical decreases the absorption of fat; therefore, more fat stays in the digestive tract and causes a lot of the bothersome and embarrassing side effects, which you would generally experience if you eat too much fat. You will realize how different amounts of fat and different foods affect you as you continue to take Xenical. In the second year of treatment, according to clinical studies, these side effects occurred less frequently. You can expect to experience possible side effects if you have consumed a meal containing high amounts of fat while you are taking Xenical.
The following common side effects occur in about 4 to 40 percent of individuals:
* Back pain
* Headaches
* Ear infection
* Anxiety
* Menstrual irregularity
* Fatigue
* The flu
* Common cold or a respiratory tract infection
Serious Side Effects of Xenical
You should immediately report to your healthcare provider any side effects of Xenical that appear to be potentially serious, even though they may occur infrequently. The following include such side effects:
* Gallbladder disease or worsening of pre-existing gallbladder disease
* Severe stomach pain
* Kidney stones
* Signs of allergic reaction, which include the following:
o Itching
o Wheezing
o Unexplained rash
o Difficulty swallowing or breathing
o Unexplained swelling
o Hives
Some of the side effects, which are listed in this article, may or may not be those that you experience; however, it can be difficult to know if Xenical or other factors for example, cause a specific side effect like nausea. While taking Xenical, if you develop any problems with side effects, be sure to let your healthcare provider know if something just does not feel right. You healthcare provider may be able to diagnose and treat the problem even if it is not Xenical that may be causing the problem.
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