Xenical And A Healthy Diet Can Help In Weight Loss |
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| By: Aeronx Mc Mall | ||||
Keeping to a diet with no more than 30% calories from fat can be challenging for some people, especially if you enjoy things like fried foods and ice cream. If you can stay on the recommended diet, you will be on your way to achieving your weight-loss goals! Enzymes in your digestive system, called lipases, help digest (or break down) fat. When taken with meals, XENICAL attaches to the lipases and blocks them from breaking down some of the fat you have eaten. The undigested fat cannot be absorbed and is eliminated in your bowel movements. By working this way, XENICAL helps block about one-third of the fat in the foods you eat from being absorbed by your body. Taking XENICAL The recommended dose is one 120-mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main meal that contains fat. You should take XENICAL up to three times a day in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. Each time you take XENICAL, your nutritionally balanced meal should contain no more than about 30% of calories from fat. You should evenly divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates and protein over three main meals. Take XENICAL during meals or up to 1 hour after a meal. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can omit your dose of XENICAL. Doses above 120 mg three times daily have not been shown to provide an additional weight-loss benefit. How Do I Get XENICAL? Before your doctor can prescribe XENICAL, he or she will need to determine if this weight-loss approach is right for you. To do this, your doctor will need to review your medical history and evaluate your level of commitment. To make your doctor visit most productive, you should be prepared to discuss your weight history, your goals and your level of commitment to a weight-loss program. How effective is XENICAL? In clinical studies, people treated with XENICAL and a reduced-calorie diet with no more than 30% of calories from fat achieved significantly greater weight loss than people who were treated with diet alone. Weight loss with XENICAL and a healthy diet also improves a number of weight-related health risks. Studies show that weight loss with XENICAL can: * Decrease total and LDL cholesterol (level of low-density lipoprotein-also known as bad cholesterol) * Improve ratio of bad to good cholesterol (LDL/HDL cholesterol) * Reduce blood pressure * Reduce levels of insulin (hormone that allows glucose or sugar to enter the body's cells), high levels of which are associated with coronary heart disease * Reduce the risk or delay the progression to type 2 diabetes in patients Note: The long-term benefits of XENICAL on weight-related illnesses and life expectancy have not been studied. How thoroughly has XENICAL been tested? The effects of XENICAL on weight loss, weight maintenance and weight regain, as well as the effects of weight loss with XENICAL on other weight-related health problems (such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure), have been assessed in a 4-year diabetes-prevention study and in seven 1-to-2-year, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. These studies included more than 7100 patients. How do I know if I'm ready for XENICAL? To use XENICAL effectively you must be committed to: * Talking with your doctor. * Following the proper medication schedule. * Eating a reduced-calorie diet with no more than 30% of calories from fat. * Monitoring your food intake. * Taking a multivitamin every day. * Setting realistic, achievable weight-loss goals you can feel good about. Should I take a multivitamin with XENICAL? Because XENICAL interferes with your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins, you should take a daily multivitamin supplement that contains vitamins D, E and K and beta carotene once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking XENICAL, such as at bedtime. How long should I use XENICAL? The use of XENICAL for more than 4 years has not been studied. You and your doctor should discuss how long you should use XENICAL. How soon after starting XENICAL should I expect to notice weight loss? Typically, people begin losing weight within 2 weeks of starting XENICAL, and may continue to lose weight for 6 to 12 months, at which point weight loss usually begins to level off -- even if youre still taking XENICAL. This doesnt mean that XENICAL is not working. People who continue to take XENICAL are better able to maintain their weight loss. Keep your doctor informed about your progress so that he or she can make sure your diet and your level of physical activity remain appropriate to your weight-loss goals. Once you reach your initial goal, you may want to set a new goal and have your doctor re-evaluate your calorie and activity levels. How much weight should I expect to lose? The amount of weight you lose depends on how well you stick to a reduced-calorie diet with no more than 30% of calories from fat and an appropriate physical activity level, as well as on your compliance with the prescribed medication regimen. Your doctor may ask you if you've seen any changes in your body measurements, such as that of your chest/breast, abdomen, waist and hips. If you've kept a monthly record of your body measurements, be sure to show this to your doctor. |
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