Xenical is contraindicated in:
Malabsorption
Reduced gallbladder function (e.g. after cholecystectomy )
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Certain kidney problems
Note that the safety and efficacy of Xenical in children younger than 12 years old have not been established.
Possible side effect
They may include all types of an allergic reaction. Stop taking Xenical immediately if you have severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, and a fast heart rate. Also the most possible side effects include:
oily spotting in your undergarments;
oily or fatty stools;
orange or brown colored oil in your stool;
gas with discharge, an oily discharge;
loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements; an increased number of bowel movements;
stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain;
loss of appetite, weakness, clay-colored stools, dark urine, itching, or jaundice .
Less serious include:
problems with your teeth or gums;
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough;
fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms;
headache, back pain;
mild skin rash.
If you experience one of them stop using Xenical and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.
Drug interaction
Xenical interact with the follow drugs: Cyclosporine and Warfarin. Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.
