Has anyone here used Xenical?

Question

I know of the nasty side effects, I'm prepared for that. If it works it will be worth it.
Yes, I know, eat less move more. Sounds so easy. Desperation has set in.

I'm 5'8" and have just gone up to 13.6 stone. I just keep gradually putting it on. I'm very fit and have a physical job, but I also have hypothyroidism. It's not an excuse, but apparently it makes it more difficult to shift weight. I've been dieting unsuccessfully now for 13 years.

Answer 1

I am generally anti slimming pills, if I am pushed in to a corner however, this is the only one I am ever prepared to prescribe.

There are a number of reasons for this, first and foremost, it is not centrally active. It therefore has absolute zero potential for addiction. Secondly it is so safe that it is the only prescribed weight loss drug ever to obtain a maintenance licence. This means if it is working it can be used indefinitely.Thirdly it has been shown to produce a reasonable number of patients who loose weight and sustain the weight loss.

The side effects of Xenical are in a way it's mode of action. It damages the bowel enzymes that digest fat so about 20% of the fat intake is not absorbed. The result is the fat has to find its way out some other way. (loose to liquid stool sometimes with cramps). It must therefore be used with a low fat diet.

Even if you do, with your GPs approval, go in this direction you must exercise as well to stand a chance of getting decent weight loss.

Answer 2

hiya there!

ive used xenical and i wouldnt reccommend it. ive had 3 courses each lasting 6 months without any effect on my weight. There was a major side effect which isnt too nice to mention which involves the secretion of oil and i mean proper oil, which is really nasty, i thought i could put up with it but if there is even a trace of fat in the food the side effects happen. i really wouldnt reccommend it , in the end i had the gastric band and lost stones. hope this helps and good luck !

Answer 3

Hi I have been taking Xenical on and off for a few months. I found the side effects were livable with (smelly wind etc.) And I did find it helped me maintain my weight although not really lose it. The major help I found was that it made me feel less bloated and more regular which helped with my overall shape. I found that it didnt really help with weight LOSS but just helped to maintain a little but definately did help me feel less bloated. You can get lots of different ytpes of herbal and less traditional remedies for weight loss on line and there are a few private clinics that will help. Ibe taken things like this in the past and found it helped with starting you off and helping you find some confidence!. hope this helps

Answer 4

My neighbours friend used it, went to an Indian restaurant and tried to eat something without too much fat but I guess that wasn't good enough. Suddenly, without warning she had the 'runs' big time, as she sat at the table....she had to run out leaving a trail behind her and of course, can never go back. Its her hubby I feel sorry for, left sitting there and having to try and explain.

Answer 5

My sister took it and she did loose weight but I think it was because she was petrified to eat anything fatty

She had a doughnut once and got in an awful mess lol

Psssssst I will leave you to think of the rest of that story

Answer 6

Yep, used them for 6 months, no change except in the nasty side effects, but not bad enough to stop me...

Answer 7

Yes I have .
I had bad w effects and went on to find something else
how much weight do you have to loose ?
whats your height?

Answer 8

Years in the past my mom examined one pill?pill? She advised us that when her physique waste (bowel) got here accessible heavily have been fat with it. it works that way, and he or she additionally believed that had she persevered utilising it, she might have lost numerous weight.

Answer 9

i did a year ago. it's effective yet a bit disgusting.

Answer 10

What's that then??