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Produced by Roche, Xenical is a prescription weight loss drug that helps treat obesity by preventing the body from absorbing fats. This diet pill is intended to be taken in conjunction with a healthy, low-calorie diet. Its generic name is Orlistat; it is also sold over-the-counter under the brand name Alli (made by GlaxoSmithKline).
Although effective, Xenical can only enact modest physical alterations. Clinical trials indicate that patients who took the weight loss medication (along with eating healthy and exercising) lost between 4 and 7 more pounds than individuals who made the same lifestyle changes without taking the medication.
Xenical has been proven to reduce the incidence of diabetes in obese patients by as much as 40 percent, and is also prescribed to overweight individuals who also suffer from high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Patients who should NOT take orlistat include those with a history of:
In August 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will be conducting a thorough review of potentially dangerous side effects associated with orlistat. From 1999 through October 2008, the FDA has received 32 patient reports regarding the development of serious liver injuries following use of orlistat, Xenical and/or Alli.
Specifically, the types of liver injuries have resulted in:
In six cases, patients experienced liver failure.
It's important to note that, currently, no direct link between using orlistat and developing liver problems has been confirmed.
As a result, the FDA is advising that:
Should you or a loved one develop injuries after taking a weight loss medication:
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