I started this last Thursday and immediately the day after i started with a strange headache. Today, Sunday, after an oily poo I am feeling very nauseated... Anyone else? Or just scared about going back to work and suffer an accident.
Xenical - Does any one experienced nausea or headache?
Question posted by SusanaSusana on 6 June 2021
Last updated on 6 June 2021 by masso
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Common Xenical side effects are caused by orlistat's fat-blocking action. These are signs that the medicine is working properly. These side effects are usually temporary and may lessen as you continue using Xenical:
oily or fatty stools;
oily spotting in your undergarments;
orange or brown colored oil in your stool;
gas and oily discharge;
loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements;
an increased number of bowel movements; or
stomach pain, nausea, rectal pain.
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- Xenical uses and safety info
- Xenical prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Xenical (detailed)
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