Slimming drugs are on the market today in great abundance. These are means that quickly remove water, block the absorption of fats and carbohydrates, and contribute to the breakdown of subcutaneous fats. Among all this flow of pharmaceuticals, there is practically nothing that would prove to be really useful for the weight loss process. Almost the only exception is the Xenical drug. In the reviews, doctors emphasize that it will not only help achieve ideal weight, but also supports the result for a long time.
Widespread fame
About 20 years have passed since this drug appeared in Russia. And more than half a century has passed since the release of the first batch. Since then, virtually nothing has changed. He did not lose his relevance, and failed to invent a drug that would better cope with its responsibilities for weight loss. Judging by the reviews of doctors, “Xenical” is the only remedy that they are ready to prescribe to their patients, if it is really necessary.
Operating principle
This is the most important point that needs to be conveyed to the patient before he begins the course of treatment. The drug does not act systemically on the whole body. It only locally blocks the absorption of fats that come with food. Of course, not all. About 30% of what you eat is connected and displayed.
That is, a miracle will not happen. All your subcutaneous fats will remain in place, unless you come to the need to follow a diet. And here we can say about the educational value of the Xenical tablets. In the reviews, doctors emphasize that this property is a significant incentive in order to maintain a diet.
The fact is that eating fatty foods leads to severe diarrhea. And sometimes it ends up with uncontrolled secretion of feces. Even without mentioning what embarrassment this can lead to at work, it becomes clear that many will try to avoid such a situation.
In what cases is the drug prescribed?
Immediately emphasize that the presence of 2-5 kg ​​of excess weight is not a reason for drinking Xenical. In the reviews, doctors say that it is not at all necessary to buy an expensive drug in this case. You just need to contact a competent nutritionist and adjust the diet. Moreover, treatment still takes place against the background of a diet, the drug only helps to make it more effective.
Doctors prescribe Xenical if obesity is diagnosed or if there is definitely overweight. Then the doctor determines the patient’s ability to independently cope with this problem. Usually the presence of concomitant diseases that limit the activity of a person is a predetermining factor.
The principle of action is such that it does not allow the absorption of fats. Inside us there is a special enzyme that breaks down lipids. By neutralizing its action, Xenical makes this process impossible. But you need to understand that this creates certain problems. If substances have appeared in the intestines that cannot be absorbed and used, they begin to deteriorate and decompose. To quickly get rid of them, a cleaning process is launched.
In this case, it is diarrhea with all its attendants: pain, bloating. Not all patients experience these symptoms, but only a small part, as evidenced by the reviews of doctors. "Xenical" for weight loss is also good because it does not penetrate the blood and has an effect only in the intestines. It can be taken for a long time, and it will not cause dependence.
Key recommendations
First of all, you need to visit an endocrinologist. It will help determine the causes of weight gain and correct them as quickly as possible. If this is due to hormonal imbalance, then individual therapy will be prescribed. But most often the problem is a violation of the diet and the balance between calories consumed and spent.
In this case, the patient will be redirected to a nutritionist. But a situation where a patient cannot maintain a diet and constantly breaks down is not uncommon, according to doctors. "Xenical" for weight loss in this case acts as an incentive and assistant, because:
- the drug is prescribed by a doctor;
- it is quite expensive;
- with the simultaneous use of the drug and an excess of fatty foods, side effects develop.
Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a specialist without fail. By following his recommendations, all undesirable consequences can be minimized.
What do you need to know?
You can find many negative reviews in which people describe a number of side effects experienced while taking the drug. Despite this, the reviews of doctors about Xenical diet pills are very good. Experts are sure that with a competent appointment, it can greatly help the patient. In this case, the drug is not addictive and does not affect the internal organs.
In order not to experience side effects, the following rules must be observed:
- Overdose is unacceptable. Maximum 3 capsules per day can be taken. Do this while eating or immediately after it.
- The effect of the drug applies only to fats. Proteins and carbohydrates do not bind and are not excreted.
- If you have missed one meal, then there is no need to drink a capsule. It does not affect the body's fat reserves in any way.
- If the meal does not contain fat (vegetable salad, fruit), then skip the capsule. This can be an incentive to optimize the diet, as it helps to save.
- The effect occurs only with a balanced diet. This is repeatedly emphasized by the reviews of doctors. Real reviews "Xenical" is called an assistant nutritionist. That is, his main task is to teach the patient to eat properly. Add that a balanced diet is when fats account for 30% of the total calorie content of a dish.
- Do not focus on empty carbohydrates. The drug does not affect them in any way. It is better to diversify the diet with cereals.
After taking the drug, feces become oily, there is a regular urge to defecate, bloating. All these problems are a reflection of the fact that the consumed fat is brought out and mixed with feces. As soon as a person switches to a low-fat diet, these problems gradually go away.
Active substance
This is orlistat, which does not allow the breakdown of fats. There is nothing more in the composition, which can explain a small number of contraindications. Studies show that 30% of eaten fat is excreted along with feces. Some people are very surprised that their, at first glance, a balanced diet, leads to the release of a huge amount of oily feces. This means that foods have hidden fat. Need to review the menu. Taking the drug leads to weight loss by 20-30%.
Side effects of Xenical
In the reviews, doctors note that if all the instructions are followed, they are minimized. But most patients do not come to see a specialist. They go to the pharmacy and buy the drug. Moreover, many of them are sure that you need to take it in the days of a weakening diet, after a festive feast. Of course, the next day you will encounter the following symptoms:
- loose stools;
- abdominal pain and discomfort.
Accordingly, the opportunity to go to work is questionable. In addition, the instructions noted the possibility of developing allergic reactions. It can be urticaria, itching and bronchospasm. In very rare cases, in women, periods may stop, weakness is noted. All side effects are reversible and disappear after discontinuation of the drug.
Responsible Health
The opinions of doctors and patients about Xenical are very different. And often you can get acquainted with negative statements that describe the days spent in the toilet and severe pain. The question is: who is to blame? The manufacturer or the person himself who has not read the instructions?
It is not designed to deal with any case of having excess weight. Its effectiveness is proven only with certain indicators of excess weight and obesity. But to throw off a couple of kilograms, it’s definitely not worth using this drug. Very often, patients complain that they had to pay a high price for a pack of pills and at the same time give up sweet and starchy foods. As a result, in a couple of months they got rid of 2-3 kg. But this result could be achieved without resorting to the drug "Xenical".
In reviews, doctors side effects are completely excluded only with proper use. This means that most patients, one way or another, encounter them. Therefore, we say that we need a consultation with a doctor who will select the optimal diet. Separate groups can distinguish patients with such disorders:
- bulimia
- kidney stone disease;
- diabetes;
- anorexia.
In any of these cases, the drug is taken under the supervision of a physician.
Contraindications
The drug should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation. Such treatment is not prescribed for children under the age of 18 years. Very carefully, you need to approach treatment in the presence of diseases of the gallbladder. If there is a history of bowel disease, then you need to consult a gastroenterologist. There are certain problems with intestinal absorption, in which its use is not recommended.
Instructions for use
In the reviews, the Xenical doctors called it a necessary and justified remedy in some cases and unacceptable in others. Therefore, do not self-medicate. A standard course of treatment takes two months. Another important point, as some people decide that you can drink it constantly, removing excess fat from the body.
It can be taken 1 to 3 times a day. If breakfast and dinner will be lean, feel free to skip the capsule. Be sure to drink water. If the capsule is not taken with food and more than an hour has passed, then postpone the intake until the next meal. Fats have already been exposed to enzymes and will be used by the body.
The most interesting thing is that not only patients have an ambiguous opinion about the Xenical drug. In reviews, doctors sometimes interpret the instructions in their own way, prescribe the drug only to those patients who have a clear excess of fats in their diet.
Recommendations
It must be borne in mind that the drug blocks the absorption of not only harmful substances, but also the majority of fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, be sure to include multivitamins in your diet. Otherwise, it can cause serious health problems. The list of vitamins in the supplement should include D, A, E, K. Take them two hours after the Xenical capsule. If this is neglected, then fecal incontinence, tooth damage and hair loss, skin itching and decreased immunity, headaches develop.
Two analogs
Quite often, patients ask the following question: ““ Xenical ”or“ Orsoten ”- which is better?” The responses of the doctors in this case sound approximately the same. These are two identical drugs. The first was the Xenical, which was produced in Sweden. It was distinguished by a high cost, not everyone could afford a course of treatment for 2-3 months. The need for a cheaper analogue was decided by a Russian company by launching Orsoten on the market. The main differences between them was the price and color of the capsules.
Both drugs are gastrointestinal lipase inhibitors. The active substance is orlistat. The composition and effect of the drugs are completely identical, 120 mg of the active substance per capsule. Judging by the patient reviews, no one noticed the difference in the result either. From this we can conclude that if you are not ready to pay for the brand, you can safely buy a more affordable option.
The same or different?
On the market today there is another drug for weight loss, reviews of which sometimes look like a fairy tale. This is Reduxin, which doctors in some cases prescribe to correct obesity. It is used only if all other measures to reduce weight have not yielded positive results or they are too insignificant.
The drug is very convenient to take, since you only need to drink one capsule per day. At the same time, it becomes very easy to follow a diet, as the feeling of hunger goes away by itself. But at the same time, the drug has so many side effects that it is worth considering what to take - “Xenical” or “Reduxin”. Reviews of doctors in this case are rather dry. Experts say that everything depends on the patient and the specific disease. It is very difficult to compare them, because one affects the local level, and the other affects all organs and systems.
Based on this, it is very difficult to say which is better - “Xenical” or “Reduxin”. In the reviews, doctors emphasize that if the first one is still acceptable to take without a doctor’s prescription, then in the case of the second it can seriously harm your health. The active substance of Reduxine is sibutramine - a narcotic substance. Under its influence, a person's appetite disappears, but there is a strong thirst. It can lead to impaired activity of the kidneys and liver, negatively affects the cardiovascular system.
Instead of a conclusion
The desire to be beautiful and slim is inherent in all women. Moreover, if some of them go to the gym and adhere to a healthy diet, the other half of the beautiful ladies rely only on miraculous pills. These include Reduxin, but if during the treatment you do not learn how to build your diet in a new way, then the weight will gradually return again, because the correct eating behavior has not been formed.
In this regard, the Xenical drug is much more environmentally friendly. Here, the patient immediately has a definite task to review his diet. Otherwise, positive results will be called into question. Moreover, very unpleasant side effects will also appear. Many patients note that it was just such an incentive that they did not have enough to start eating properly. After adjusting the diet, the weight began to gradually go away by itself, and the need for the drug disappeared. This is the main task that this medicine should perform. To teach the patient during the treatment period to fully, but eat right.