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| Pronunciation |
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 (OR
li
stat) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Xenical® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Lipase Inhibitor |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to orlistat or any other part of the medicine.
- If you have chronic malabsorption syndrome or
cholestasis.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to help you lose
weight.
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| How does it work? |
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- Orlistat prevents absorption of about 30% of fat
eaten.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take three times a day with each main meal containing fat.
- If there is no fat in the meal, do not take a dose of
orlistat.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose near the meal or at the end of the meal.
- Take your next dose with the next meal. Return to your regular
schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Vitamins should be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after this
medicine.
- If on cyclosporine then take 2 hours before or 2 hours after this
medicine. Get cyclosporine blood levels more frequently.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control
that you can trust while taking this medicine.
- Do not use if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Gas with discharge, oily spotting, and feeling the need to go to the
bathroom.
- The more fat in the diet the more side effects you will
have.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Check weight weekly.
- Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare
provider.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Severe diarrhea.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store in a tight, light-resistant container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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