Xenical
86 reviews
Really happy – It’s a slow process, but works, my partner lives 9hrs away, he had not seen me since 1st of December until yesterday, the 13th February and he said I look like iv lost 20kg, I was mid 90kgs now I’m mid 80kgs, and haven’t changed much of what I eat, even though my stools haven’t been solid when taking xenical, it’s ok for me because I’m on my own… Read more · 1
and no one has to hear the explosion after iv eaten fatty food. It’s taken a few months for weight to really start going , the last month has been the most productive, iv been going on the exercise bike when watching tv, I do that until my legs hurt , stop until they don’t , then do it again, probably for 15mins, every second day and I believe that’s what has made the difference, weight lose is generally all over, I was worried because I was losing my butt , hence the bike, my stomach is the slowest to go, but it’s happening, im 5.6ft , around 98kg when i began, I didn’t want to take anything that would change my chemistry in my body , so thought, xenical is worth a go, iv never leaked oil, or had an accident, iv had lots of horrible smelling wind and explosive poops, which the poops are mainly morning and wind at night, I recommend it.
DO NOT TAKE IF YOU HAVE UNDERLYING ISSUES WITH PAIN – I was only able to get up to day 4 (yesterday) I got severe lower back pain, pain in my left ear, bad headache, I felt like I had been punched on the left side of my face and any old injury I had became inflamed. Don't take it if you have had previous back pain and be cautious of other side effects. It really was a horrible experience for me personally. Show details
Patience is required – I've been using Xenical since May 2022, and I want to say that it works. Before I started taking the medication, I weighed 140lbs, but now I weigh 136lbs. Although there are some side effects, Xenical has taught me to be more mindful of what I eat. For example, I don't take it if I've only had a bowl of cereal for breakfast, a bowl of salad for… Read more
lunch, or if my protein is lean. I also make sure to exercise three times a week.
One of the side effects I experienced was constipation, but Xenical helped me by keeping me regular. I often have my bowel movements first thing in the morning, and if I have to expel gas, I go to the bathroom just in case it's more than gas. Now, I only take it when needed, such as when eating out, because restaurant food tends to have a higher fat content. If Xenical has taught me anything, it's to make healthier choices and change my lifestyle.
For first-time users, I recommend being patient and finding a system or solution that works for you. Xenical does work, but it requires patience. I'm happy to say that I'm now maintaining my weight.
In-depth reviews
Tablet that works – I'm a user of xenical for the last 5 years on and off, first time i used it with fat blaster shakes,for 3 months straight I lost 15kgs,, I'm using it again after i had a tummy tuck in 2017, i must say its better than any other weight loss tablet, for short time use only, I've used in the past.. I have controlled my quality and quantity of food… Read more
and only exercise I do is walking and 2 fitness classes, a week , i have been on it again for 3.5 months now and have lost 8.5kgs,, its not a miracle tablet especially as you get older, you have too persevere with it ,and not give up so quickly, the first 2 weeks i gained 2kgs your body needs too get use too change the rest is hard work with strict eating habits only then you will reach your goal weight, yes i have had the orange oily stools at times so badly that im housebound for days lol but that's the side effects when you eat what you shouldn't be
I say too new users give it a go for at least a month you will see a change, it's probably not for everyone, but i just love it, plus keep up with the fluids, water is really important
Worked well with healthy diet and exercise – I have been taking these now for six months. I wasn't very overweight to start with. I started at 70kg and my aim was to get back to my pre baby weight of 60kg. I exercise four days per week and eat very healthy though probably too much. First month I lost 1.5 kg without changing diet. Had quite a lot of toilet trips which were messy (as I'm a… Read more
stay at home mum and work 1 day per week, this didn't bother me, but couldn't have managed this if I was working every day). The weight loss seemed to slow down until I begun eating a little less and in total after 6 months I've lost kilos. I think it is particularly good for losing stomach fat which I've always had a problem with.
The down side - the last month I've had daily diarrhoea, sometimes with pain but mostly without pain. I'm putting it down to my system responding differently to the product over time, and I am concerned I am losing vitamins and minerals as I am flushing out my waste so often. I am more tired than normal. Also I have regular strong headaches which are getting worse by the day. I am going to stop taking them today and see if these problems stop. I'll have a break and go back on them in a couple of months if I haven't lost the last bit of
weight.
Overall they have done a good job though not without side effects.
Working perfectly for me – I'm 29 male 6ft 4in. I originally changed my diet before taking any pills to just eating once a day. I did shift a bit of weight maybe 3/4 lbs a week. I bought xylene tablets online and have been using them for 2 weeks. I take one a day just before I eat. I am now losing 7/9 lbs a week. I take one a day before my evening meal (my only meal of the… Read more
day)
The bad: I didn't check the side effects and I leaked oil whilst out somewhere and it left a massive patch on my jeans so beware! The smell of the oil is rancid! It lasted about a week. However I only seem to poo once a week not sure if it's because I only eat once a day but it different from others. The price is too high.
Verdict: I would definitely recommend however it's not worth the money. Please also realise that you do have to change your eating habits. It's there to aid you in losing weight faster. So you need to be losing weight anyway and this drug will shave off a few extra pounds on top simple.
Positive reviews
A great help – I have lost 4kg in one week using Xenical. I never thought it would work this well. I barely exercise. This has been really encouraging and will keep using this. Show details
Going Great! – I started taking Xenical 10 days ago and have lost 3.2 kg so far. I had a slight headache for the first 24 hours but have had absolutely no side-effects after that. I have not started exercising but I am eating a low-fat diet. I’m very happy at this point Show details
wow really works – i have been on xenical now for just over two weeks. i have lost 1.4kg and 5cm off my waist. i haven't had any of the severe stomach pain and diarrohea that people have been claiming. I am yet to get real serious and start exercising more than i normally do as don't really have that much spare time. Show details
Negative reviews
My bowel habits & motions changed because of this medication – I took this medication a few years ago now. I stuck to a low fat low carb diet religiously but still ended up with severe stomach pain, cramps & excessive sweating before having explosive bowel actions. I almost pooped myself on more than one occassion driving to & from country vic to melb - a 2hr trip. From that 1st moment on, whenever i had a… Read more
car trip that would take over 1hr or more to get there, I had to take imodium beforehand then make plans to stop for toilet every 45 mins - 1hr.
My bowels were like this for over 5yrs after i stopped taking Xenical! TilI this day i still require the use of imodium some weeks. I only found out 2 weeks ago that many other people had the same experience ive had with Xenical after speaking with a gastrointestinal specialist!!! I Dont recommend Xenical to anybody!
Constipation – Has anyonne else experienced bloating and constipation. Im on my 10th day. I used to be quite regular and now struggle. I have severe pain in my abdomin lhs most of the last 3 days. I have high cholesterol and need to.lose 10kg. Show details
Well it does what it says, you won't absorb fats because they're in the toilet – I've been on it for a week, I haven't weighed myself yet but so far I can tell they work. I'm on the loo a couple times a day, even on days where I hadn't taken the pills, I'm still going as if I had taken them, not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing. I don't like the awful, pain it gives me before a movement, you just feel so unwell. I… Read more
don't normally eat a lot of fatty foods but this week I have had two feeds of takeaway and I definitely paid for it.
Recent reviews
Only work if you like eating high fat food – I am more like a carb and sugar person... but I took some experiments taking this after some high fat meals. Yes I did dispose those oil away, almost like a full of oil diarrhea. However it seems not helping with my regular high carb and sugar diet. And if you want to cut the fat out of that high fat meal you took. Just keep in mind you might poop in your pants. Show details
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Not Sure it Actually Works – Tried it for a month and no real weight loss from it. Might keep it on hand for the occasions when you know you'll eat too much but it can't tell you if any calories a taken out (as it suggests it removes 1/3 of the fat from food you eat) also if sugar is your weakness then it can't help at all. Show details
So far so good – I started this medication 7 days ago, i started at 85.7kg, and have already lost 1.3kg. I exercise when I can as i have a tight schedule. I hope if i really knuckle down on my diet and cut half the fat 1. Less oily stools and 2. Will have very fast weight loss. People complaining about having terrible oily farts are definitely binging on the maccas and not passionate about losing weight. Good luck everyone that tries it! Show details
Actually works – Hi All, Done a lot of research before ordering it and it is hard to get it online too without the pre-assessment... I had to lie and add 15 more kilos to my weight to get it... Taking it for one week, 2-3 tablets a day, depends on how many meals I eat daily. In one week I lost 1 kg, perhaps it is due to me being scared to eat anything too fatty,… Read more
after reading the side effects or uncontrolled accidents ha. I was 77.5 kgs and now I am 76.5 kgs... Hopefully it will continue to work.
2 1/2 weeks! – So far its been 2 1/2 weeks on half dose of Xenical. (under doctors orders) I have not had the urgency or accidents as others have described and I put this down to my dosage. I have lost just under 3kgs. Would be better if the other alternative Alli (60mg) was available in Australia also as having to split capsules is not fun! Would recommend trying half dosage if full dosage irritates. Show details
Experience on Xenical – I started taking Xenical (Orlistat) almost a week ago. Im 5.3 and currently weigh 162lbs. I gained about 30 pounds after 3 and a half years of using Mirena IUD thats why I started taking Orlistat because no weight loss regimen was working, it seemed as if my metabolism had been shut. I eat about 1200 calories everyday, I workout 3 days a week and… Read more
I get around 6000 or more steps a day. So for the first 3 days I had no oily side effects but on the fourth day that's when it really kicked in for me. So far I haven't really lost any weight if anything I've gained about 2 pounds but I'm not sure if that's because I've been working out and my body's retaining more water, I also have my monthly visitor so not quiet sure yet. But I will keep you all updated after 2 weeks.
The weight loss effect is quite significant – I now weigh 190 pounds and I am 175cm tall. I usually work in the office, I don't exercise well, and I often eat fast food. It is about 11 kilograms less. The side effect is that the stool is uncontrolled and can come at any time. It must be put on the toilet immediately. When it is on, it will be sprayed with oil. The toilet needs long-term cleaning. The weight loss effect is quite significant.
I gained 7 kgs – I am taking xenical 120mg three times a day, now already from one month i am taking it, but unfortunately i gained 7kg .. i am very worried and sad it didn't worked for me, i lose money as well as i gained 7.4 kg weight..
It does exactly what it’s supposed to – This medication is great for keeping you from eating oily fatty foods as the leaky butt side effect is a major turn off! In conjunction with exercise you can definitely lose weight.
Excuse the pooo – I have used Xenical for 2 months and it was a great way to discipline myself on eating healthy! Just expect slippery when you cheat and binge on burgers! Lol
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Great weight loss – I have tried many weight loss products, and this is the only one that l have lost weight with. There was no weight change in the first two weeks, as in the instructions they say it. As l only take two or one table a day, depending on what l eat in that day. It sure does clean you out. Have lost one kilo in three weeks and l am happy with that, as… Read more
l only need to loss 5 kilos. Which l have been trying to loss for two years now.
I am confident that with this product I will.
Definitely rid my body of oil/fat from foods! – I've been taking xenical for approx 1 month & swear by it. I don't have it every day or with every meal as I am on portion control & not a lot of my meals contain fat. For those that do, xenical has definitely helped me reduce the intake! I agree you have to go to the toilet, but better out than in I say. I didn't experience the random leakage… Read more
however I did experience oily gas. I learnt quickly how to manage that part of it & I have had no other problems (I would go to the bathroom to pass gas... just in case). Might be a little too much information but I loved the fact you can literally see all of the oil & fat in the toilet. I have tried duramine 30mg for 2 months but I built up a tolerance & it stopped having any effect. Xenical is a lot easier on my body & I am continuing to have great results.
Average – Wouldn't bother with this again, since there are better and cheaper products on the market now... I paid $98.10 for this item and seen no difference from a few months taking it. If you are going to try this please be close to the bathroom at all time...
Terrible – I was wanting to lose weight but this product honestly turned me off using anything for weight loss. When you go you need to go. I use daily this for about a week and couldn't leave the house if I had consumed it. If your looking to use it takenmy advise and stay home coz letting out some gas could mean a poop oops
Had to stop taking the tablets – After reading all the reviews I was excited to try this product, unfortunately I seem to be one of those people that it doesn't sit right with. It constipated me and I was getting bad headaches, I've stopped now and the headaches have stopped and my bowel seems to be working again. Might be fine for others, just not for me.
Definitely worth it for 1-2 months kick start – Purchased this to help kick start some weight loss (won't bore you with my life story). Yes, had some orange oil and extra wind. Sometimes you don't know if the oil is going to come out. So I found best way to keep mind at ease. 1) wear a panty liner 2) wear dark undies 3) stay home or close to for first 3/4 days upon taking tablets until ou… Read more
understand how they work for you!
If you want to eat like a fat pig don't take these tablets as you'll pay for it in the toilet and see how disgusting fat is!
But if you want to have a helping hand to a diet/exercise lifestyle change then go for it.
I've lost about 4kg in a couple of weeks.
I will continue for 2months.
It's easy to take as you just take it with your drink at your meal. Or just before you leave the restaurant and go home.
It also tricks you into eating well as you don't want the toilet effects
I think it's working well for me – I started at 72kgs (160 lb), but after 6 DAYS of taking this pill, I lost 4kgs (9 lb)!!! I am so happy about the progress and I hope this will continue. I am planning take this for about 6 months so I can get back to my normal weight of 50kgs - that was my normal weight before I gave birth. Hopefully, this amazing weight loss would continue. I am… Read more
trying to avoid oily foods and I have been eating more green leafy vegetables. You may or may not already know How to get it cheaper and easy. If you don’t, the easiest thing to do (me and my mom did it) is just search in Google for the keyword "GETMYXEN"!
Worst, most expensive, overrated medication! – The only reason this even has 1 star is because i had to choose something. This stuff is awful! If you are thinking of trying it, i urge you to dispute it with your doctor! Its expensive, not on pbs and completely useless. If your aim is to be running to the bathroom and sometimes not even making it or reupholstering your car seats because you had no idea an explosion was immanent... this product is for you! If not, stay away!
This is great. You have to have a brain though – Great for weight loss. If you eat half decently...only half this will work. I lost 6kg. That being said you will leak things from your but on occasion. However weight loss is worth it.
Xenical is good but expensive – I was using xenical and had quite good results too. After that one of my friend suggests me to go with generic xenical from http://www.pharmaexpressrx.com/ and i found it equally effective as it has same active ingredient Orlistat.
I find this pill very good – I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low fat diet but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats I just now make a homemade healthier version, which if I'm honest I enjoy more there are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty.
No changes – I have been taking Xenical for 9 days and no changes to my weight. I don't eat fatty food really but I carry abdominal fat and was hoping this would be a little gone. I exercise I eat right but I have had bloody motions. I figured if the weight doesn't kill me maybe the xenical will. Lose lose really and it's expensive.
Week 1 – Have lost a tyre (around my tummy) already in the first week and now starting to fit my clothes again. Although I do have the side effects, once I worked it out, I was fine. Amazed to see such quick results in the short period of time!
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