Who can use Xenical?

You will only be prescribed Xenical as part of a weight loss programme that includes:

• Reducing your daily calorie intake
• Exercising regularly

Xenical can be used long term, but it should not be taken alongside other weight loss treatments.

All advice and treatments provided are for your personal use only.

When should you use Xenical?

If you have previously tried to lose weight through diet and exercise without success, Xenical may be a suitable option.

Xenical (Orlistat 120mg) is clinically proven to help people lose more weight than dieting alone.

It is generally suitable for:

• People with a BMI over 30
• People with a BMI over 28 who also have weight-related conditions such as:
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure

Complete a short consultation to find out if you are eligible for treatment.

How does Xenical work?

Xenical (Orlistat 120mg) works by blocking some of the enzymes that break down fat in your digestive system.

This reduces the amount of fat your body absorbs from food. Around one third of the fat you eat is prevented from being digested and is passed out of the body in your stools instead.

Xenical only works when taken with meals that contain fat. Taking it with low-fat meals will have little or no effect.

Unlike some weight loss treatments, Xenical is:

• Not a stimulant
• Not an appetite suppressant

It works only in the digestive system and should not affect your:

• Heart rate
• Brain function
• Sleep

Weight loss targets

When starting Xenical, your initial goal will usually be to lose 5% of your current body weight within the first 3 months.

If you achieve this target, treatment can continue. Pharmacists may prescribe orlistat for up to two years.

Each time you reorder Xenical, you will need to provide your current weight for review.

Treatment may be stopped if:

• Your weight increases over a 3-month period
• Your BMI falls below 28
• The treatment is not helping you lose weight

If orlistat does not work for you, you may:

• Take a break before trying another course
• Speak with your GP about alternative options

How effective is Xenical?

Clinical studies have shown that almost twice as many people lost 10% or more of their body weight over one year when using Xenical alongside dieting, compared with dieting alone.

Xenical (Orlistat 120mg) is clinically proven to help people lose significantly more weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.