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- Generic name: Orlistat
- Over-the-counter name: Xenical
- Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline
- Use: Weight loss
- Available by prescription
- Route: Oral
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The prescription version of Alli, Xenical is a weight loss drug that works by blocking fat absorption.
Originally only available with a prescription, orlistat, the generic name for Xenical, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States in 1999 under the trade name Alli.FDA News: FDA Approves Orlistat for Over-the-Counter Use (February 7, 2007)
Mode of Action
Xenical inhibits pancreatic lipase, preventing the breakdown and subsequent absorption of triglyceride fats.Official Site: Xenical at WorkHow to Reduce Side Effects
To reduce the unwanted side effects of Xanical, it is important to limit fat consumption.Drugs.com: Xenical (Orlistat)-
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Xenical Questions
Would you still take a weight loss drug if it were "possibly" linked to liver damage? 17 AnswersIt's about risk benefit ratio If I was morbidly obese and had tried everything else and still could not lose weight. Then yes the potential benefit to my gener... read more




