Xenical for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews

• Ult
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2024

"I've been on Xenical for nearly a week. Strangely, my stools are no different than before taking it, and my journeys to the toilet are normal. Is this normal? I'm sticking to the 5g fat per 100g rule so I will update later on any weight loss."

• Rachael
• 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."

• Alireza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2023

"I haven't lost weight only 0.5 kg but my aerobic endurance improved drastically so I recommend this medicine for visceral fat."

• MB23
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2023

"Started taking Xenical 1 week ago and lost 7lbs in one week. Haven’t yet had any form of accidents, however I have completely changed my diet to low fat and added 45 minutes of walking 5 days a week. I did experience headaches for a few days, which have now completely passed. I have been eating 1,200 calories daily (roughly) and found this to help. Have also experience constipation if taken with a meal that’s between 2-5g of fat."

• Kat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2022

"Had a good scare with a hemiplegic migraine , which I know is related to my post postmenopausal pounds that packed on. In 2 years I have gained a bit over 40 pounds~ Finally the Dr gave me something to help me and this being my 4th morning of Xenical I am down 7.2 pounds eating 3 times a day Low Cal No Sugar .. No side affects thank goodness. Head is feeling better and I have noticed my achy bones are not giving me such a hard time this morning! Side note : eating roughly 1200 calories and maxing at 26 grams of fat daily no snacking so far."

• Stacey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2022

"Brilliant from Wednesday to Sunday on this I lost 3.5kgs which is 7lb!! I have none of the bowel problems people have complained about and no issues at all with the medication. I was worried as I usually struggle with new tablets but these are great no side effects for me. For reference I'm 5ft 8 inch and I was 91.5kg and I'm now 88kg in 5 days, obviously some will be water weight but I'm very happy"

• Molly
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 1, 2021

"I have been on three 120mg Xenical daily on prescription plus diet and exercise. I have been a Yo Yo for 12 years in good faith, I cared. Xenical has not worked for me, I have not lost any weight or fat. GP cares I care."

• Becks
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2020

"Started this on Xenical the 13.06.20 at 18st 9lbs and now I'm 16st 0.5lbs and lost 2st 8.5lbs so far, doesn't work if you don't eat well. It encourages you to eat well as you are on the toilet all the time if you don't eat well, so far so good! It really has changed my life"

• Destiny
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2020

"Well, I started Xenical in March last year. I had a couple of months off it as I was having bowel problems. I went on my first cruise in November 2019 and I weighed in at 71 kgs. I was 91 kgs to begin with. However, I feel like it’s not working anymore as I can’t seem to shift those last 5 kgs. I’m also not having oily stools. Anyone experience the same?"

• Twink...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

"I tried this medication years ago but couldn't handle the side effects so I stopped, bad choice. Anyways I started back on this medication 3 days ago haven't ate any fat so I haven't had any side effects and best part is I've lost 6lbs! I find being on this medication is teaching me to eat clean and watch my calorie intake. I have a long ways to go but think I can get there with the help of this medication and exercise."

• D8743...
• 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 under active thyroid hindering my weight loss with weight watchers. I have a lot to loose, last week I was 167.6kg 1 weeks later I’m 162.5. So in 1 week I've lost 5kg! 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 tummy’s are burping a lot and loss of appetite, both of which I can live with."

• Poomi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

"My family physician prescribed Xenical 120mg 7 days back, and I was 90kg when I started. I couldn't exercise, and my diet was the same as before. I used to have a low-cal, low-fat diet for years, but nothing happened over the years except for gaining weight. This pill is miraculous! I lost 3kg in just 6 days, and I didn't have to go through any of those horrible side effects. I only took 2 pills per day. Hope to continue this for 3 months, and my target is to reach 58 kg and be sexy again ;) . Fingers crossed!"

• Marie
• October 6, 2016

"This drug works but you need to be aware of the side effects. Though expensive (I'm in Australia, I don't know US prices), it's worth it as long as you eat and exercise properly. As it stops approximately 30% of the fat you digest from being broken down, you can lose fat-soluble vitamins. My pharmacist suggested using a multivitamin an hour before my first meal or 2 hours after breakfast so Xenical wouldn't stop the vitamins, though talk to someone before listening to this advice. If you eat anything with a high-fat content, you will probably poop your brains out. While visiting my dad, he made meat pies and I had burning diarrhea all night and the following morning. So don't do that, or if you choose to eat it, just skip the pill for that meal."

• leeann
• May 22, 2016

"I find this pill very good. I take 3 pills a day. In just a little under a month ago, I weighed 266 lbs, and I have now so far lost 17 lbs."

• Axia
• May 4, 2016

"I started at 72 kgs., but after 6 DAYS of taking this pill, I lost 4 kgs!!! I am so happy about the progress and I hope this will continue. I am planning to take this for about 6 months so I can get back to my normal weight of 42 kgs - that was my normal weight before I gave birth. Hopefully, this amazing weight loss would continue. I am trying to avoid oily foods and I have been eating more green leafy vegetables. I think it's working well for me. I'm not being bothered by oily stools anymore since I've been eating less fat and more fiber. Never had any 'disturbance' at work as long as I avoid fatty foods at work."

• Menen
• April 15, 2016

"Ok, so it played nice with me. No side effects, nothing, well, until I had instant noodles. It's been three days, and I'm still running in and out of the toilet. I've literally been manufacturing oil in there, bright orange; it's disgusting. I'm never taking noodles for the rest of my life. As for my weight, I've lost 4kgs in a week. I feel great. Warning: stay away from oily foods. I learned the hard way."

• Serial...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

"I promised an update so here it is! Just over 3 weeks since I started taking orlistat and I am now a stone (14 lbs) lighter! My clothes feel looser and I'm over the moon! As others have said, this isn't a 'miracle drug', you do have to change your eating habits and get moving. Knowing the (fairly immediate) consequences of having a fatty meal while on this medication has really helped me to monitor my intake. I've also found it has helped me eat 3 meals a day, which I have never done in my life, I was always a one meal a day (and junk in between) kind of girl! I've never felt so optimistic about losing weight, and being able to keep it off, thanks to my newfound awareness of fat levels in my meals :)"

• Eliza...
• January 31, 2016

"I've been reading some of the reviews on Xenical and I find some of you complain the drug doesn't work. Let me just clear some stuff up for you. If you aren't on a calorie-limiting diet, you still eat whatever you want and you hardly move a muscle, then this drug is NOT for you. This isn't a magic pill that will make you lose weight overnight without any effort; you have to make the effort to exercise a little, moderate your food portions, and set a calorie limit every day. Xenical just absorbs the food's fats, but it's YOUR JOB to make sure the fat intake is low so you won't have a bad time in the bathroom. Two weeks ago, I weighed 315, which was my heaviest weight. Today I'm 293, and I had already started my weight loss goal before taking Xenical."

• Serial...
• January 14, 2016

"I started on Mon, it's now Wed, and I'm already 4lb down! After reading up before I started, I planned my low-fat menu & I've stuck to it! Day 1 - first tablet with a salad at 2 pm. 3 pm, I had the sudden urge, had to wait 30 mins as I was out, and I don't think I could have waited a minute longer! As I had eaten a very healthy lunch, I can only put this down to residual fat in my system from the days before. Since then, I've been fine, no side effects. I'm only 3 days in; however, nothing has EVER stopped me snacking, yet I haven't even wanted to with this. It definitely makes you look at what you are eating to avoid the side effects, which has left me shocked at how much fat I ate before! I will update in a couple of weeks. Good luck to you all!"

• Gundy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2015

"Started xenical 6 days ago. As I'm a nightshift worker without bathroom conveniently available all the time I decided to start on days off & with some fat in my diet to see how severe the consequences maybe. Ate cheese salami & crackers and took a pill..thinking the effects would follow soon. Some 12 hours later the oil / fat passed..& for 6 days that has been my experience. I've lost 2.1 kg so far I'm really happy but have been really thirsty. Which is o.k. Not hungry though.."

• Chris...
• December 8, 2015

"When I got out of high school I weighed about 350 lbs (25 st, 158 kg) so my doctor put me on Xenical and it worked amazingly. For the first time in my life, I was able to lose weight. I lost 70 lbs in about 8 months. It was uncomfortable too, having some sudden needs to use the washroom and leaking oil. But, I saw fatty foods differently and totally changed my eating habits, so I lost another 30 lbs on my own. For about 14 years after that, I kept around that weight, but gained a lot more recently with lifestyle changes, and started the pills again 2 weeks ago. I'm already down 10 lbs, and with a better diet, no bad experiences with the washroom. If you're obese, I highly recommend taking these pills with a good diet and exercise."

• nenehh
• November 14, 2015

"I've been on Xenical/Orlistat for 5 days and have lost 3.1kg (about 6 lb)! I'm really, really happy with the results. I've had a gastric band 2 and a half years but then gained all the weight (20 kg) back when I went on antidepressants (Citalopram), which then made me feel more depressed as no matter what I did the weight just wouldn't budge - which is very common with antidepressants. I finally quit the meds and noticed I was gaining more weight after. Let's note I did not eat more than a 'fist' portion, as my stomach just cannot physically take it, so it wasn't the food, just my metabolism that basically went on a full year strike. Anyway, I had to turn to Orlistat as a last resort but I am loving it! Finally something's working!!"

• julie...
• October 8, 2015

"I have taken these tablets before and they really helped me on my path to weight loss. The doctor gave me 3 months 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 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 6lb in 6 day's and trust me I've not starved just ate more sensibly."

• Drink...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2015

"I've been taking this for just 8 days and it WORKS. I am 5'8 and weighed 79.3 kilos at my height. When I weighed myself the day before yesterday, I weighed 77.2. These pills work because they FORCE the fat out of you, and if you eat bad food, they don't care where you are or what you're doing at that moment; you WILL have digestive issues. I have a Fitbit and have been walking back from work 25 mins each day, so along with my normal daily walking, I average 5-6 miles. I lost over 2 kilos without much effort in just over a week. These pills really work. I'll be purchasing more until the beer belly that haunted my late twenties is gone, and I can see my abs again! :-)"

• bear
• 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"