Warnings and Precautions of Xenical
Your healthcare provider should review the precautions and warnings before you begin taking Xenical; therefore, you should tell him or her if you have thyroid disorders, gallbladder problems, or a history of diabetes. You should be made aware of the possible side effects of this drug and how they can be avoided. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people who have certain allergies should also be cautious regarding Xenical warnings and precautions.
Before taking Xenical (orlistat), talk with your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms:
* Gallbladder problems
* Diabetes
* Had kidney stones
* A thyroid disorder
* Had pancreatitis
* Had an organ transplant
* A medical problem tat decreases your ability to absorb food
* An eating disorder like bulimia or anorexia nervosa
Tell your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of the following:
* Breastfeeding
* Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Your healthcare provider should know about all the medications that you are taking, such as vitamins, herbal supplements, also including prescription and non-prescription medications.
Particular Warnings and Precautions of Xenical
Before you begin taking Xenical, you need to be aware of the following warnings and precautions:
* Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about your weight loss plans with Xenical, if you have thyroid problems or diabetes. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dosage of thyroid medications or diabetes medications, as you lose the weight.
* If you are breastfeeding or you plant to start breastfeeding, tell your healthcare provider before taking Xenical, since there are no clinical studies that indicate if Xenical passes through breast milk.
* Xenical can interact with a number of different medications.
* If you have kidney stones, pancreatitis, or gallbladder problems, this medication could cause these illnesses to become worse. Tell your healthcare provider before taking Xenical, if you have these problems of if you have had them previously. If you are experiencing severe constant abdominal pain, which signals gallbladder problems or kidney stones and pancreatitis, be sure to tell your healthcare provider.
* It is recommended that you do not eat too much fat while taking Xenical, as it causes painful and embarrassing intestinal-related side effects, which can be bothersome. Try reducing your fat intake if you are experiencing these side effects.
* Although the total risks are not known, Xenical is considered a pregnancy Category B medication, which means that it is probably safe for use during pregnancy.
* If you have had an eating disorder in the past, be sure to tell you healthcare provider, as people with a history of eating disorders may be prone to misuse Xenical.
* Because Xenical can lead to certain vitamin deficiencies, you should take a multivitamin while you are taking this drug.
* Before you take Xenical, your healthcare provider should verify that your excess weight loss is not caused by a medical problem like underactive thyroid.
Do not take Xenical if you have any of the following:
* Cholestasis, recognizable as a liver or gallbladder disorder, which involves a blockage of bile flow.
* An allergic reaction to Xenical or orlistat or any inactive ingredients used to make Xenical. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
* A medical condition that decreases your ability to absorb food.
Xenical should not be taken under various conditions and people should be aware of several warnings and precautions before taking this medication. It is, however, possible that not all of the precautions and warnings of Xenical were discussed in this article. Consequently, you should tell your healthcare provider about particular warnings and precautions of Xenical that may affect you personally.
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