Before you use any drug, it is important to understand its side effects. Like most other prescription drugs, Xenical orlistat is also associated with certain side effects. While some people are nervous about using the popular weight loss pill because of its side effects, many people feel that the side effects of Xenical play an important role in helping them lose weight.

To understand the side effects of Xenical slimming pills, it is important to first understand how the medicine works. Xenical orlistat works as a fat absorption inhibitor weight loss pill. The medicine works in your digestive system to prevent the absorption of up to 30% of the fat in your diet. The undigested fat cannot be absorbed by the body and is expelled from your system with the normal bowel movement. As a result, your calorie intake is reduced and you lose weight faster. Xenical capsules are available in a dosage strength of 120mg. Doctors usually recommend that patients take one Xenical 120mg capsule three times a day, with every main meal. Xenical capsules should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet.

Most of the Xenical side effects are therefore gastrointestinal in nature and occur because the excess fat in your food is passed out through your bowels. Although these side effects are not serious, they can sometimes be embarrassing. Some of the commonly reported minor side effects of these slimming pills include gas with oily discharge, an increased number of bowel movements, an urgent need to have them, and an inability to control bowel movements. The good news is that most of these embarrassing side effects can easily be avoided by making sure you eat a healthy, low-calorie diet, as prescribed by a doctor. Besides, the intensity of these side effects is naturally reduced after 3 months, as your body becomes accustomed to the drug. So, Xenical encourages you to stick to a low calorie diet and this in turn helps you to achieve your weight loss goals.

Some of the other side effects that may be experienced by some patients include headache and abdominal pain or discomfort, tooth or gum disorders, urinary tract infections and irregular menstrual cycle. Patients with type 2 diabetes may experience low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia).

In rare cases, Xenical orlistat is also known to have caused some major side effects such as rectal bleeding, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) and diverticulitis (a digestive disease found in the large intestine). In some patients, Xenical may also lead to the development of gallstones, raised liver enzymes, and inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). Use of Xenical may cause kidney stones in people with chronic kidney disease and skin blistering.

To avoid experiencing any side effects, always follow the advice of your doctor. While discussing Xenical treatment with your doctor, always inform them of your medical conditions and other medicines you may be taking. This will help the doctor judge the suitability of this slimming pill for you. However, if you experience any major side effects, or if any other side effect of the slimming pill becomes bothersome, report it to your doctor immediately.