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

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2019

"When I started taking this drug, I was 235 lbs, and in a matter of 4 weeks, my weight came down to 220 lbs! 15 lbs in a month!! I did not even exercise, so imagine how much more is possible if I did. One thing to be careful with is leakage. It makes it easy to leak orange fats when farting, so be careful with that since it’s oily!"

• Mea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

"10/06/19 I started these no side effects for the first 3 days, but on the 4th day, loose orange stools, but I can live with that. I am on my 4th day now and lost 6 lbs... can't believe it."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2019

"This has been a miracle drug for me! I have tried and failed many times at dieting. I could not lose weight. I am type 1 diabetic, and I just kept packing on the pounds. Finally, at 271 lbs, I asked for help. In the U.S., my insurance would not cover the cost of Xenical. It was going to cost me $600 a month. Fortunately, the clinic has a prescription assistance program, and I am able to get it for $15 a month. I found out real quick what I could eat and what I could not eat. There were a few days spent on the toilet, but I learned to modify my eating. Xenical does not make you jittery or fill you up. It works in your stomach and gut. I went to my weight doctor yesterday, and in three months, I have lost 33 lbs without much effort at all!!! I am now 238 lbs, and do not need to sleep with my sleep apnea machine. I feel great and people comment that even my complexion looks better. I am still taking Xenical, and still losing weight."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2018

"Started this a month ago. Got weighed today, and I've lost half a stone, yeah. I did get the orange leakage, but am used to it now and eat better to stop it from happening."

• 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."

• Did...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2017

"I started taking Xenical a week ago at 83.2 kgs. Jumped on the scales today and down to 81.2. Can't believe it. I have had the orange oily motions only in the mornings and can't fart in bed in case of an accident happening. But apart from that, no other side effects. Might start taking a multivitamin at night as I'm a shift worker before bed just to give me a bit more energy. Got a 3-month supply but hoping to keep going for another 3 months after wanting to get down to 65."

• 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."

• 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2017

"I weighed 230 pounds in 2008. It worked amazing, I went down to 160 pounds. It took me 6 months. I took shakes for my lunch with fruit, and breakfast was oatmeal. Dinner was chicken or pasta. Biggest mistake taking it with McDonald's and the oily poop, it was gross. Then I started at the gym, working out and wearing small clothing again. Now I'm going to try it again the same way I did before and hope to lose my weight, 240 pounds, just to be healthy again. You learn with the pills I found."

• Reg...
• August 30, 2016

"I started Xenical 30 mg yesterday (day 1) morning. Low fat diet and I do a 50-minute walk once a day and have lost 3 kg by the end of (day 2). I also enjoyed 100% fruit juice with fiber and vitamins. The lows, however, were that I woke up on day 2 feeling drained and low on nutrients. Vitamin supplements at night do help. The defecation bit has been timely and regular. I am pleased with the product and results to date."

• 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."

• 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 :)"

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2015

"This medicine helped me lose 13 pounds in 3 weeks. Still, I have to lose 47 pounds to be in the perfect BMI range. No side effects so far, maybe because I don't eat oily/fatty food much."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2014

"Just putting my 2 cents' worth in. I was skeptical of a safe, limited side-effects weight loss medicine, but as I was over 100 kilos and had high blood pressure, I wanted to get on top of the situation. Although reasonably expensive, I can only recommend this as I've lost 20 kilos over 3 months, including abstaining from gluten and sugar (most of the time) and avoiding overly salted processed foods. Whenever you eat something that is a bit fatty (10 grams or more to 100 grams of fat), take one of these after and you can be comfortable 30% of that fat will not be adding to the places you don't want it to be. Remember not to go all out on a junk food binge though, the toilet aftermath can be pretty damn rough. And accidents do happen."

• joj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2013

"I have been reading your experiences with Xenical. I have been taking this for 2 months on 3rd July and so far have lost nearly 3 stone. I find it really makes you think about the foods you choose to eat because you don't want any nasty side effects. I can honestly say I have had none at all. Been on a low cal, low fat diet and exercising every day. I started out weighing 14 stone 10 lbs and now weigh 11 stone 11 lbs. If I can do it with 3 children then anyone can. Power to you all, you are an inspiration."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2012

"It's been amazing. I lost 15 lbs the first two months. I've continued taking it and average 2-3 lbs loss every month. My heaviest weight was 205, and as of my last weight check, I'm at 165 and dropping. At the beginning, I was doing a lot of exercise, which I think helped a lot. Now it's colder, and I'm pretty satisfied where I'm at, so I've slowed down, but I do believe that the side effects and results have made managing weight so much easier. I've turned a few friends on to it, and they are just as big a believer as me. Trust me, the side effects are worth it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2012

"I was first prescribed these tablets last year but didn't make a proper go of it. I had postnatal depression and a baby who never slept, so healthy eating and exercise felt impossible. I'm now heavier than before I was pregnant (I weigh 20 st) and feel strong enough to make a proper attempt to shift the weight. I am eating 1600 cals per day and walking uphill for 45 mins a day. The side effects are awful (never ever assume it's just a fart!). But I'd rather the fat was in the loo than adding pounds to my body - sorry to be so explicit. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and starting to feel the difference. I have a phobia of scales, so going to wait until my monthly doctor appointment to see the weight coming off. I'll update again."

• Ard...
• July 24, 2010

"Metamucil may help side effects: I started taking Xenical 8 days ago and was quite nervous about the side effects, especially diarrhea because I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Because of this, I have spent much of my life running to the bathroom. 7 or 8 years ago one doctor recommended Metamucil and it changed my life. I now take it twice a day and perhaps this is why I am not having any problems with Xenical. It's worth a try anyway. In 8 days, I've lost 5 or 6 lbs so am quite happy."

• vcb...
• April 9, 2010

"I have been using this for just over 2 weeks now and lost 6 pounds. The side effects are there but not really bad...unless you eat the wrong things! It has helped me already see which foods are more fatty than others. I have had no accidents, etc., but then I know if I go off having a curry/Chinese, then yes, I will. I want to lose another 2 stone in 3 months, and my doctor is positive I can. Just remember, it’s not a miracle drug, you must work with it by cutting down on fatty foods and portions, as well as exercising. Good luck."

• 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!"

• big...
• February 13, 2010

"Just over 4 weeks ago, I started taking Xenical that my doctor prescribed me. On the day I started, I weighed 23 stone 13 lbs, and now I am at 22 stone 5 lbs, so I have lost 21 lbs in just over 4 weeks! I was sensible enough to read online reviews and decided to make sure I eat as little fat as possible. When I'm hungry at lunch, I occasionally have an egg and bacon sandwich but cooked in no fat and using fry lite spray, cutting the fat off the meat. I have a sensible normal dinner and breakfast, sometimes toast with no butter and a banana inside or a couple slices of ham. I have cut out all the junk. Side effects for the first few days included slight tummy cramps and very occasionally a looser stool when going to the toilet, but no other side effects at all."

• cas...
• June 9, 2009

"I started using Xenical one week ago and am already seeing the difference by the way my clothes fit. The side effects are not bad compared to the results."

• Sed...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2023

"Starting on this medication today. Weight is 81 kg. Struggled with weight gain most of life and need to get back to 65 kg for medical reasons. I am also on HRT and omeprazole. Here goes, will update in a couple of weeks."