Xenical for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)
Xenical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews for the treatment of Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Xenical
- Charl...
- 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!"
- BVSG
- 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."
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- Laras...
- March 10, 2014
"Been on orlistat for 2 months and so far lost 21 pounds. You really have to watch what you eat as the side effects can be very unpleasant. Let's just say I had to buy extra toilet cleaner. Stay away from fast foods and sugary snacks. Stock up on vegetables and fruit. This is not a miracle pill, you have to put work into it, but it helps a lot. Going back to my GP to get my 3rd month's prescription. Looking forward to a healthier me."
- Anonymous
- December 13, 2011
"I had a gallbladder removal in August 2011, and my weight shot up to 13.4 stones. I have been on these tablets for 3 weeks now, and I have lost a staggering 9 pounds. My GP prescribed them to me on a trial basis to see if these would work, and yes, they have. I have my first weigh-in next Tuesday, so I'm happy to go back and tell him I've lost weight, and hopefully he will prescribe me some more. I do often get side effects, but nothing that I can't handle; it has made me more aware of the foods I should be eating. Exercising. I never did that before, and now I do. I do 10 minutes on my Vibro plate in the morning and evening, 20 sit-ups in the morning and evening, and 10 mins on a rowing machine. I also walk from the bus stop to work and back."
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- Scare...
- October 27, 2011
"I honestly can't remember how long I've been on Xenical , about close to two months I'm guessing. I've had the oily poo but it does depend on what I eat. I haven't been exercising but I know I've lost some weight. I'm just too scared to check how much. From tomorrow I'm going to make sure that I'm walking more and exercising as well."
- joysan
- 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."
- Anonymous
- February 24, 2008
"Xenical really helped me, but some of the bowel problems I had made it marginal. I was hit by all the side effects."
- MissyJ
- July 17, 2016
"I started off weighing 220, I'm now 195. I've been losing about 5-6 pounds a month, however, I've not exercised really nor have I changed my diet to a healthy one. I'm going to start walking at least 30 min a day, maybe some weight training and start watching what I eat. I can't wait to see how much faster the weight will come off. You do have to be patient with this medicine and DON'T eat high-fat foods because you WILL POOP YOURSELF, it's NOT possible to hold it in! It does teach you to eat better though!"
- Destiny
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 17, 2019
"I started Xenical 120 just over 2 weeks ago. I only take 2 tablets a day and watch my fat intake. I use an app called My Fitness Pal - where I log everything I eat and it comes up with Carbs, Fat and Protein for everything I eat. I only eat around 1000 calories per day, do not eat chocolates, lollies, chips etc. I do note that my carb intake is sometimes higher than the daily 50% allowed. Could this be stopping me from losing weight? I exercise by doing Aqua Aerobics (high intensity) for an hour at least 4 - 5 days per week. I desperately need to lose around 15kgs but feel that I’m not doing something right. Is 2 weeks too short a time to tell if it’s working? I don’t own scales and have been told to go by my clothes. I have a back injury so cannot walk very far "
- March...
- August 22, 2016
"I've been using psyllium fiber for several months. But after I suspended from using it my metabolic system seems to require more fiber input. I actually gained weight in a faster rate. Now I'm still taking fiber supplement but it helps only in maintaining my weight. Not anymore on losing some fat (i guess). I'm giving a try with Xenical in my hope to lose for at least 3 kgs. . Good luck to us!"
- Gem...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 1, 2016
"Very slow to see results. Have been on Xenical for 2 weeks. Only lost 1.5kg. Taking Duramine as well. Been going to gym daily for pilates, yoga and circuit. Cut out wine totally..only have whiskey at night. Results seemvslow"
- linky...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 21, 2017
"I have just started xenical on 21/07/2017. This is day 2 and I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. Makes me wonder if it will really work on me. I have also started diet for fools so no carbs and really low fat. I have started a jogging regime for 30mins per day. I will weigh myself in a weeks time to check the progress then I will rate. I currently weigh 73kgs and my height is 4. 7."
- Pandora
- 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 heart burn after taking this medicine, I didn't see this type of side effect in any of the notes."
- Punter
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 17, 2019
"When the side effects hits you make sure you are close to a toilet. I weigh 103kgs and am 179cms 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, 1.5kgs in first week. I have decided to discontinue the use of this medicine."
- Medya
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 8, 2015
"Took it for one month and a half. Didn't lose even one pound! It didn't work for me obviously. I have to say that yes you excrete fat when you eat fatty things and on days where you watch your food choices, it keeps you clean. But either ways, no results for me."
- Anonymous
- July 19, 2009
"Feels like something running around in my stomach, really bad wind, scared to poop in case of an accident. Couldn't sleep until 5 a.m. for fear of an accident in bed. Had two accidents already in 3 days. Oily discharge leaking and making my underwear smell bad as well, which must be noticeable. Haven't taken my second dose today. Want to give this a fair trial but unable to leave the house for fear of accidents. Will see if half the 120 mg dosage works better on me."
- Sinead
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 6, 2021
"I have been taking Xenical for 1 month & I have lost no weight. Feeling totally disillusioned. I weigh 14st 8lb & need to loose at least 3 stone as I am 5ft 6inches. Age 50."
- nmallah
- January 1, 2016
"I have been using xenical since more than 15 days and it is showing very little effect on me. I noticed the oil execretion in the stool for 3 to 4 times during the whole past period. My weight didn't change also. However, I know some people who are using xenical, and they are getting rid of a lot of oil; though they are talking only 1 pil per day; unlike me who is talking a pil with each meal..."
- BettyZ
- October 19, 2015
"I have been taking this for 2 whole wks and haven't lost no weight! Although I have all the side effects "
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"Am in Ghana and I started taking this drug yesterday. I have not had an "oily poop" incidence...in fact no poop at all. But all I have been doing is: passing out extraordinary gasses"