Xenical for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Pon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2017

"I have been using Xenical for 40 days now, lost 18 lbs with minimum exercise. I wish it was a bit cheaper, because I paid $180 for 90 capsules, but the results are great, so I will continue taking it. I like that Xenical reduced my appetite, however, I need to stay home most of the time because I have loose stools almost every day. People say to eat a low-fat diet, but if you eat lots of salads and vegetables, you will still be using the washroom a lot."

• Sss...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2018

"I put on a heap of weight after being incorrectly prescribed an anti-depressant. I have come off the anti-depressant but needed to lose the 20 kilos I put on while on it. Started taking Xenical around 6 months ago, take it most days and have lost 15-17 kilos. I'll take it for another 3 months to lose the rest and get back to my goal weight. Be careful of loose stools, but otherwise, it's great and has little side effects."

• Sam...
• October 4, 2010

"On my second lot now, first time I took them I was 16 which is young but at the time I was 23 stone, so was a risk worth taking. I lost a stone a month for 6 months then as the doctor predicted my body became semi-immune to them, but I was also cheating a lot then. I've started them again, started at 19 stone this time. (Stopped my exercising and healthy eating, my own fault), but in the first month this time lost 1 stone 4 lb. Xenical is a wonderful drug, but you really must make the effort with it, eat healthy, exercise and the drug really will take care of the rest, best thing since sliced bread."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2024

"I started this drug a week ago after losing 8 kg over 8 weeks through diet and exercise. I need to lose a further 41 kg, so my doctor prescribed it for me. The doctor didn't give me good instructions, and I feel the instructions that came with the pack aren't as thorough as I'd have liked, so I joined a Xenical support group on Facebook, which has been brilliant. I have stuck to three healthy meals a day, stuck to my TDEE recommendation for weight loss, ate less than 15 g of fat per meal (12 g or less to avoid the orange oil disaster!). One tablet with each of the three meals. In the first week, I have lost 4.1 kg, which I am more than happy about. I'm hoping I can continue at a similar pace. I've decided not to weigh myself until my review with my doctor in four weeks. It's been great for me so far, no accidents, no headaches, or stomach cramps. I would say drink plenty of water though, as I have been more thirsty than usual, but not excessively."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

"I've been taking this medicine for a week now. No bad side effects other than a bit of wind. If you stick to your diet, there won't be any oil or accidents. Started at 80 kg and aiming to get down to 60. Hoping the hard work pays off when I have a weigh-in!"

• Wen...
• February 26, 2008

"Xenical made me look skinnier than ever. I also controlled my calorie intake while I was taking them. I went from 140 to 125. I was 125 lbs when I was 15 years old, now I am 32. The issue with the bathroom trips is true and kind of uncomfortable, but you will learn to deal with the situation."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2011

"This is my second week of Xenical and I have had no side effects at all. I am sticking to Weight Watchers Pro Points diet and going to the gym three times a week. I have not weighed myself yet, but I can feel the difference in my clothes already. Looking forward to my next weigh-in. My starting weight was 14st 3lbs."

• BVS...
• April 12, 2016

"Started this three days ago. Had already begun a low-fat diet a few days prior. I've had none of the oil-related side effects, but definitely, things are more windy!!! I take one in the morning with breakfast and one in the evening with the evening meal. My lunch is fat-free, so I don't need to take one then. I also have a bowl of high-fiber cereal around 8 pm, which has the dual effect of stopping me from eating junk, and also the fiber is helping to keep my output firm, if you catch my drift!! Have had a few stomach cramps and generally need the loo within an hour of taking the tablet. Put the effort in with diet and exercise, and this seems to definitely minimize the side effects."

• jul...
• October 8, 2015

"I have taken these tablets before, and they really helped me on my path to weight loss. The doctor gave me a 3-month supply. I lost a stone and a half, then proceeded to lose a further 2 stone myself over the following 2 years, slow but taught me portion and fat control, and that was with barely any exercising apart from the odd burst of power walks with friends during summer months. So after just having a baby 3 months ago, I lost 2 stone instantly in the first 2 weeks, but due to the section, I'm suffering joint pain and tiredness, so unable to exercise properly. The doctor has given me Orlistat/Xenical again. It's my first week weigh-in tomorrow, and I've already lost 6 lb in 6 days, and trust me, I've not starved, just ate more sensibly."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

"I started Xenical two days ago, and I've already lost 2 kilos. Yes, the side effects aren't the best, but I can live with them if this is the result. My pants are already loose on me! I have not experienced any side effects besides loose bowels and oily stools depending on what I eat. It is a little pricey, in Australia, it's about $97 a month, but it's early days, and I feel so much better. I am willing to pay the price!"

• D87...
• December 12, 2017

"So I started just over a week ago. If you eat something high fat, you get major tummy troubles. But if you stick to low-fat things, it’s brilliant. I am on it due to an underactive thyroid hindering my weight loss with Weight Watchers. I have a lot to lose. Last week I was 167.6 kg. One week later, I’m 162.5. So in one week, I've lost 5 kg! Amazing, I will be sticking with them. They also encourage me to make sensible choices in my diet. The only side effects I've had, other than the upset tummies, are burping a lot and loss of appetite, both of which I can live with."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2024

"Started on this medication 6 days ago, already lost 1.3 kg, for the first few days, there were no side effects, but then I regretted eating a piece of pizza as I was on the toilet all night. Noticed if I stick to the recommended diet, the side effects are less severe. Also seeing orange stains in the toilet, and that makes me feel sick even thinking about eating sweets or a high-fat diet. I am hoping to shed 20 kg, my weight was 89.300 when I started the medication, as of today, I am 87.600. My fear is when I stop not to regain all the weight back, that’s why I have to make long-life changes with my diet. These meds are also helping me to see hidden fats as I usually have nasty side effects. I am swimming twice a week and lifting weights. I hope I will build enough muscle in these 3-4 months to spike my metabolism."

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2019

"When the side effects hit you, make sure you are close to a toilet. I weigh 103 kg and am 179 cm and 60 years of age. I've had 2 very unfortunate incidents, both on a golf course, one of which resulted in me not making it in time, and as a result, what a mess. Xenical gives you very little warning of what is about to occur. The orange, oily poo is correct. I am also coeliac, which may not help my cause either. However, I have lost weight, 1.5 kg in the first week. I have decided to discontinue the use of this medicine."

• bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2015

"I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks, and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low-fat diet, but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats. I just now make a homemade healthier version, which, if I'm honest, I enjoy more. There are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty. I recently purchased some chicken sausages, and they are lovely. Looking forward to continuing my journey on this medication."

• joy...
• February 25, 2010

"It's almost a week now since I started Xenical, and it works well for me. I have lost 8 lbs so far. I am still looking forward to what will happen in 2 to 3 months. I just do exercise twice a week. Thank you, Xenical."

• Lad...
• May 9, 2011

"I have just started Xenical today. I suffer from hypertension and hypothyroidism, plus PCOS, which both conditions cause weight gain, so I hope these tablets do work for me. I also do lots of exercise. I currently weigh 168 lbs. Reading comments gives me confidence that this will work for me too."

• Hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2015

"I've been taking this for about four days now, but haven't changed my diet much. I really don't advise doing this, as I literally just shat myself. But I'm not absorbing as much fat as I would through my diet (which is about to change!). So successful so far :)"

• Xen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2023

"I found Xenical worked wonders. I went from a size 16 to a comfortable size 12 in a couple of months. I was walking a lot and watching my calorie intake as well, and after going off the medication, I did put it all back on plus some. Although I'm back on the medication and trying again with more of a future plan after coming off Xenical."

• Jan...
• March 16, 2010

"I've only been on this a week, but I can honestly say I've had zero side effects. In saying that, it has made me very, very careful what I'm popping in my mouth! This week I've lost 4.5 lbs. My aim is to lose 3 stone, so some way to go, but it's going to be a journey, and I know that - but I know it will also be worth it!"

• jbo...
• June 20, 2008

"I'm 33, and I've just been prescribed Xenical today and plan to start using it first thing in the morning. The comments posted have given me some confidence for using this drug. I just don't look forward to the extra bathroom visits. I will keep on using the website, and who knows, this time next year I will be on my way to my target weight. Starting at 242 lbs and the target is 185 lbs."

• Chi...
• August 29, 2017

"I've been struggling with my weight over the years and have tried all kinds of weight loss programs. The last one I was on is the Dr. Bernstein diet, where I was paying $600 per month. I lost weight with so much work on this strict diet but gained it back once I stopped going there. I started Xenical on 08/20/2017. I take it 3 times a day but have skipped sometimes when I felt my fat intake was low. I was 229 lbs when I started, but today, being 08/29/2017, my weight is at 223 lbs. I don't know if my scale is lying to me. It's too hard to believe. The side effect noted so far is oily stool. I can deal with that. I will see what happens after two weeks. Looks like I've found the right weight loss method."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2017

"I found Xenical while googling weight loss pills in a desperate need to lose weight. My first 3 days, I experienced my first side effect, but in the 8 days I've been on it, I noticed if I don't eat fatty foods, I won't get the bad side effects. So I've been on it for 8 days and lost 2 kgs and 5 inches off my waist. Don't know if it's me not eating fatty food or the pill, but I think it's both. Mind you, I only take it an hour after dinner. I'm happy with the way it's going so far."

• Maz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2018

"I've been with Slimming World (SW) for over a year, I lost nearly 15 kg (33 lb) and still have 15 kg to go. My weight loss ground to a stop, as I have done so many times before, but this time, I decided not to give up. I'm using Xenical along with SW and lost 2 kg in my first week. I have not had any of the side effects, but SW is low fat anyhow. I have an underactive thyroid, RA, and OA. I have had 2 knee and 1 hip replacement, 1 toe fusion, and 1 trapeziectomy in the last 3 years. Fingers crossed losing the weight will also help my poor joints. I would recommend it along with a low-fat, low-carb diet. It is not a miracle cure, but if you help yourself, it will give you that little extra boost."

• mid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2015

"These pills are amazing! I've been on them for 3 days, and I've lost 7 lbs already. My start weight was high - 18.5 st :( Only 2 side effects for me: feeling thirsty more often and one urgent trip to the bathroom after salmon."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2020

"I have been taking this medicine for 2 weeks. I think I reduced my weight a little, didn't check the weight yet, waiting to have a big change. But I have a problem of heartburn after taking this medicine, I didn't see this type of side effect in any of the notes."