Xenical is a prescription medication that is designed to help considerably overweight people shed their weight and keep it off. Orlistat is the active ingredient in this weight loss pill which is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline in the UK. The primary function of Xenical is to prevent absorption of dietary fats, thereby keeping calorie consumption in check.

Xenical is a fat absorbing slimming pill

Xenical belongs to a group of drugs known as slimming pills. Basically, slimming pills can be categorized as a) fat burners, b) fat absorbers, and c) appetite suppressants. Fat burners or metabolic boosters work by increasing the metabolic rate to burn unwanted fat and extra calories in the body. Appetite suppressants work by curbing hunger. Lastly, fat absorbers work in digestive tract to prevent absorption of up to 30% of dietary fat. Xenical comes under the category of fat absorbers that should be taken in conjunction with balanced diet and regular exercise in order to get the most effective results.

Can Xenical be taken with other medications?

You should tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking (including herbal products and over-the-counter medicines) to find out if you can take the Xenical pill. In particular, if you are taking thyroxine or cyclosporine, let your doctor know before you start taking Xenical. Xenical and cyclosporine should be taken at least two hours apart.

Obesity and sex

As quoted by J. Stephen Jones, MD, of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, "The closer you are to your ideal weight, the better is your sexual health." Obesity treatment can significantly make your sex life sparkle in the following ways:

High self-esteem – Losing weight makes people feel attractive and sexually confident, which can boost self-esteem.

Longer duration of sexual intercourse – Fatigue is the most common factor that affects an obese person's sexual life. Losing weight improves blood circulation in the body and ensures a good sexual performance.

Higher sex drive – An obese person tends to have reduced testosterone and poor hormonal function. Weight loss restores the normal level of testosterone and boosts up sex drive.

Sexual behaviour – The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists conducted a study that showed that obese women tend to be less inclined to seek birth control methods or contraception methods. It has been found that obese and overweight women are five times more likely to have met their partner on the internet as compared to women of normal weight. Blame it on social pressure, low self-esteem, or concerns about body image, the fact remains that obese women can put their sex life at risk by indulging in unsafe sexual behaviours.

You can order Xenical online by placing an order for a dose of your choice, followed by filling in a medical questionnaire. A doctor then studies your conditions before making a decision to write you a prescription. Based on your eligibility, a prescription is e-mailed to you. Then Xenical is dispatched to you at your address.