Article DetailsLoose Extra Weight With Xenical And A Healthy Diet And Excersise |
| Date Added: April 29, 2010 05:00:00 PM |
| Author: Darren Fleming |
| Category: Health: Weight Issues |
| Have you tried dieting, exercise and support groups, but found they never seem to work? Did you lose weight only to quickly gain it back? Your doctor will want to know these things before prescribing a medicine, to make sure that you've considered your options seriously and that your request for XENICAL isn't a hasty one.
If you eat an excessive amount of fat or calories, the excess is stored as fat by the body, resulting in weight gain. When you eat fat, your body breaks it down into its simplest components so that it can be digested. 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? It is very important to talk to your doctor if you're considering using XENICAL as part of a weight-loss program. Your doctor will help you: * Set realistic goals for weight loss * Determine the right caloric level for your well-balanced, reduced-calorie diet that contains no more than 30% of calories from fat at each main meal * Understand how to take XENICAL properly and why taking a multivitamin is so important 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? The studies were designed with all participants eating a reduced-calorie diet for 4 weeks, followed by the diet plus XENICAL or the diet alone for 52 weeks. After 52 weeks, those taking XENICAL plus diet lost an average of twice as much weight as those who used the diet alone (approximately 13.4 lbs versus 5.8 lbs). Furthermore, 69.1% of patients receiving XENICAL lost 3% of their total body weight (an average of 13 lbs) after 3 months and 19 lbs after 1 year. 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. What is the difference between XENICAL and other weight-loss medications? Unlike other commonly prescribed weight-loss medications, XENICAL is not an appetite suppressant and does not have a direct effect on the brain. Instead, it works in your digestive system to block about one third of the fat in the food you eat from being digested. 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. Can I take XENICAL with other medications? Discuss with your doctor all medications you are currently taking (including over-the-counter medicines and herbal products you can get without a prescription) to determine if XENICAL can be taken along with these medications. If you are taking cyclosporine or thyroxine, let your doctor know before taking XENICAL; cyclosporine and XENICAL should be taken at least 2 hours apart. If your cyclosporine levels are being measured, more-frequent measurements may be necessary while you’re taking XENICAL. If XENICAL works only on the fat in the foods I've eaten, how do I lose the fat on my body? By consuming fewer calories, your body will automatically tap into its fat stores and use them for the energy it needs. What happens if I miss a dose or take more than the recommended dose? If you miss a dose, you simply lose the benefit of XENICAL in blocking one third of the fat in the food you eat at that meal. Simply resume taking XENICAL at your next meal containing fat. In clinical trials, taking additional doses of XENICAL did not improve weight loss. I've been taking XENICAL for 2 weeks, but I haven't seen any weight loss yet. What am I doing wrong? If you believe that you haven't lost any -- or enough -- weight, contact your doctor. He or she may need to readjust either the calorie restriction of your diet or your activity level. Your doctor may suggest that you maintain a Daily Diary to get an idea of how many calories and grams of fat you are actually consuming on a daily basis. If you have been keeping a food diary, be sure to show it to your doctor. 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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