Warnings


What may interact with Xenical?


-amiodarone
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban
-cyclosporine
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for seizures
-other medicines or herbal and dietary supplements for weight loss
-supplements like vitamins A, beta-carotene, D, E and K
-thyroid hormones
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Xenical?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia
-diabetes
-gallbladder disease
-history of irregular heart beat
-HIV or AIDS
-kidney stones
-liver disease or hepatitis
-organ transplant
-pancreatic disease
-problems absorbing food
-seizures
-stomach or intestine problems
-thyroid disease
-take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots
-an unusual or allergic reaction to orlistat, other medicines, foods, dyes, supplements or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Xenical?

Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
This medicine can cause decreased absorption of some vitamins. You should take a daily multivitamin that contains normal amounts of vitamins D, E, K and beta-carotene or vitamin A. Take the multivitamin once per day at bedtime unless otherwise directed by your doctor or healthcare professional. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
You should use this medicine with a reduced-calorie diet that contains no more than about 30 percent of the calories from fat. Divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein evenly over your 3 main meals. Follow a well-balanced, reduced-calorie, low fat diet. Try starting this diet before taking this medicine. Following a low fat diet can help reduce the possible side effects from this medicine.
Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Losing weight while pregnant is not advised and may cause harm to the unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information.
Do not use this medicine if you have had an organ transplant. This medicine interferes with some medicines used to prevent transplant rejection.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.