Prescription Xenical (value) Drug Information

Important information Do not take Xenical if you are pregnant. Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight or obese. You should not take Xenical if you have gallbladder problems or chronic malabsorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly). Before taking Xenical, tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid, a history of gallstones or pancreatitis, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, an eating disorder, liver disease, or if you take other weight-loss medications (prescription or over-the-counter). Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Weight Gain? SLIDESHOW Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Weight Gain? Xenical should not be used by anyone age 12 to 18 without the advice of a doctor. This medication should be used only by the person it was prescribed or recommended for and should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of eating disorder. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Xenical is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Your daily intake of fat, protein, and carbohydrates should be evenly divided over all of your daily meals. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Avoid a diet that is high in fat. High-fat meals taken in combination with Xenical can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects on your stomach or intestines. Before taking this medicine You should not take Xenical if you are allergic to orlistat, or if you have: gallbladder problems; chronic malabsorption syndrome (an inability to absorb food and nutrients properly); or if you are pregnant. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Xenical if you have other medical conditions, especially: liver disease; kidney disease; a history of gallstones or kidney stones; underactive thyroid; a history of pancreatitis; type 1 or type 2 diabetes; an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia); or if you take any other weight-loss medications (prescription or over-the-counter). Do not use Xenical if you are pregnant. Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight or obese. Stop taking Xenical and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Taking orlistat can make it harder for your body to absorb certain vitamins. These vitamins are important if you are nursing a baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.