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- Description - |
Xenical blocks absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream, thereby reducing thenumber of calories you get from a meal. At the usual dosage level, it cuts fat absorptionby almost one-third. Combined with a low-calorie diet, it is used to promote weight lossand discourage the return of unwanted pounds.
The drug is prescribed for the frankly obese and for merely overweight peoplewho have other health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterollevels. Your weight status is determined by your body mass index (BMI), a comparisonof height to weight. |
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Abdominal discomfort or pain,anxiety,arthritis,back pain,diarrhea,dizziness,earache,fatigue,fatty or oily stools,fecal urgency or incontinence,flu,gas with fecal discharge,gum problems,headache,increased defecation,menstrual problems,muscle pain,nausea,oily discharge,rectal discomfort or pain,respiratory tract infections,skin rash,sleep problems,tooth problems,urinary tract infections,vaginal inflammation,vomiting |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Cyclosporine (Neoral and Sandimmune)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Roche Laboratories |
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340 Kingsland Street |
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Nutley, NJ 07110 |
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USA |
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