Xenical - Is Xenical For Me?

Body Shape

The distribution of body fat is important in determining the risk of illness associated with excess body fat.

Pear (gynoid)

Fat stored around the hips and buttocks is characteristic of the pear shape. Pre-menopausal women are most likely to be pear shaped. Women who are pear shaped have little increased risk of illness with the exception of arthritis and varicose veins.

Apple (android)

Fat stored around the abdominal area is characteristic of the apple shape. Men and post-menopausal women are more likely to be apple shaped. The apple shape is more of a potential risk than the pear shape, because the fat cells around the abdomen release their fat into the bloodstream more readily than other fat cells. A pot belly, therefore, irrespective of total body mass may lead to narrowing of the arteries, type 2 diabetes and possibly cancer.

Ovoid

Ovoid Shaped Characterises people who are "big all over". The ovoid shape is most common amongst people genetically predisposed to obesity.

Xenical^® (orlistat 120mg capsules) is a Pharmacist Only Medicine for weight loss/control in adults with an initial BMI ≥ 30. Common side effects: abdominal pain/discomfort, wind, fatty/oily stools, rectal pain/discomfort, urgent need to go to the toilet and low blood glucose. Do no use if you have problems absorbing nutrients or with your bile flow. Tell your pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines. Ask your pharmacist if Xenical is right for you. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. If you have side effects please see your pharmacist. All trademarks mentioned herein are protected by law. CPI 1/11/2011
Xenical is an unfunded medicine; you will need to pay for this medicine.