Xenical isn't currently recommended for children or teenagers under 18 years or adults over 74 years of age. Xenical is available from pharmacies. You don't need a prescription , but before it can be sold pharmacists are supposed to assess you for suitability. They're expected to check:.
If Xenical is dispensed, pharmacists should then give counselling on points including dosage, side effects and lifestyle modifications required including diet and exercise. However, we recommend seeing your doctor before getting Xenical. It's always sensible to be fully checked out before trying any new medication — your GP is the best person to advise you on your situation and help you decide on the best and safest way to tackle your problem.
Originally when it went on sale in Australia, Xenical was a schedule 4 S4, "prescription only" drug. But in October it was granted schedule 3 S3, "pharmacist only" status, which meant it no longer requires a prescription.
Xenical has an important place in helping people who are obese or who are overweight with obesity-related health problems. But we're concerned that its S3 status means that Xenical is too easily accessed by people who shouldn't be taking it.
In theory, there are guidelines for pharmacists to follow when supplying Xenical. These include an assessment that should consider BMI and waist circumference, health status and age, and counselling on points including dosage, drug interactions, side effects and advised lifestyle modifications including diet and exercise.
We sent a shadow shopper to 30 different pharmacies in the Sydney metropolitan area over four days in December , and asked her to buy Xenical in each one. Occupation: Full-time student, employed part-time as a lifeguard at a swimming centre. This clearly demonstrated that many pharmacists weren't following PSA guidelines and were supplying the drug inappropriately.
Here are the details:. Skip to content Skip to footer navigation. Top of the content. Xenical: weight-loss wonder drug? By Karina Bray. Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Is Xenical right for you? Last updated: 25 May Read our latest article on weight loss treatments where we compare medications such as Xenical and Saxenda, and very low energy diets such as Optifast.
How does Xenical work? Possible risks and side effects of Xenical Because you don't absorb all the fat you eat when taking Xenical, the most common side effects are gastro-intestinal problems, including: oily bowel movements frequent bowel motions and flatulence diarrhoea abdominal pain. Who can use Xenical?
You're only eligible to take Xenical if you have: a BMI body mass index of 30 and over; or a BMI of 27 and over with other risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. How do you get it? They're expected to check: weight, height and BMI health status existence of conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, for example age factors contributing to excess weight including genetic influences, life states and events, and medical conditions or treatments.
How much does Xenical cost? What's the problem with Xenical being available without a prescription? Exercise: Walks three to four hours a week, and swims regularly. Health: No obesity co-morbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure. Here are the details: Less than one third of the pharmacies measured or asked for her height and weight. These details are needed to calculate BMI, which should be considered before supplying Xenical. They generally subside over time and with appropriate use of the medication.
These side effects include:. Before taking Alli, talk with your doctor about possible interactions with other medications, particularly if you take medications for any of the following conditions:.
A weight-loss plan with diet, exercise and drug therapy is generally considered successful if you lose about 1 pound 0. If the treatment is successful, you are more likely to keep weight off or lose more weight if you continue with the diet, exercise and drug treatment plan.
Most weight loss with the medication occurs within the first few months. If you have adhered to the diet and exercise plan and have not lost at least 5 percent of your initial body weight within a few months, continuing the medication may be of little benefit. If you haven't lost 5 percent of your body weight within a year on the plan, discontinuing the drug would be a reasonable choice. The risks, side effects and cost associated with taking the medication likely override any potential benefit.
Alli isn't an easy answer to weight loss. Losing weight and keeping it off require a commitment to eat a healthy diet and get regular physical activity. Work with your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks of Alli or any other weight-loss drugs. As a team, you and your doctor can create the right weight-loss plan for you.
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