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Does Xenical Cause Weight Gain?

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Question: can xenical cause weight gain? I am hypothothyroid, but do not take it with synthroid

I am also taking aygestin - have for 2 days

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Xenical for weight loss

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are currently taking xenical and noticed weight gain. Xenical is formulated to help with weight loss by blocking the body from absorbing fat from a meal. Therefore if you are still eating foods that are high in carbohydrates then the xenical will be of no use. Foods that are fatty like cheese or hot dogs will be blocked and will be passed in your stools. You will be able to tell because your stools will change and become oily.

So if you are still gaining weight it maybe due to the xenical not being the right drug for you.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (28 minutes later)

I have only been taking it 2 days, do I need to give it more time

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes a lot more time

Detailed Answer:
Xenical will give you about 3-5 lbs weight loss in 1 month. So do not expect a quick change in weight.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

ok thank you for your

time and help today.

enjoy your evening

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your welcome

Detailed Answer:
Best regards and good luck with the weight loss

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar