Xenical and Upset Stomach: What Users Say

• hom...
• June 3, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Xenical 4 days ago. I had one bad day with my stomach and oily farts, but now I feel that my body is getting used to them. However, I do find that I am very hungry in the evening. If anyone has any tips, I would be grateful."

• Men...
• April 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so it played nice with me. No side effects, nothing, well, until I had instant noodles. It's been three days, and I'm still running in and out of the toilet. I've literally been manufacturing oil in there, bright orange, it's disgusting. I'm never taking noodles for the rest of my life. As for my weight, I've lost 4kgs in a week. I feel great. Warning: stay away from oily foods. I learned the hard way."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this drug a week ago after losing 8 kg over 8 weeks through diet and exercise. I need to lose a further 41 kg, so my doctor prescribed it for me. The doctor didn't give me good instructions, and I feel the instructions that came with the pack aren't as thorough as I'd have liked, so I joined a Xenical support group on Facebook, which has been brilliant. I have stuck to three healthy meals a day, stuck to my TDEE recommendation for weight loss, ate less than 15 g of fat per meal (12 g or less to avoid the orange oil disaster!). One tablet with each of the three meals. In the first week, I have lost 4.1 kg, which I am more than happy about. I'm hoping I can continue at a similar pace. I've decided not to weigh myself until my review with my doctor in four weeks. It's been great for me so far, no accidents, no headaches, or stomach cramps. I would say drink plenty of water though, as I have been more thirsty than usual, but not excessively."

• BVS...
• April 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started this three days ago. Had already begun a low-fat diet a few days prior. I've had none of the oil-related side effects, but definitely, things are more windy!!! I take one in the morning with breakfast and one in the evening with the evening meal. My lunch is fat-free, so I don't need to take one then. I also have a bowl of high-fiber cereal around 8 pm, which has the dual effect of stopping me from eating junk, and also the fiber is helping to keep my output firm, if you catch my drift!! Have had a few stomach cramps and generally need the loo within an hour of taking the tablet. Put the effort in with diet and exercise, and this seems to definitely minimize the side effects."

• D87...
• December 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I started just over a week ago. If you eat something high fat, you get major tummy troubles. But if you stick to low-fat things, it’s brilliant. I am on it due to an underactive thyroid hindering my weight loss with Weight Watchers. I have a lot to lose. Last week I was 167.6 kg. One week later, I’m 162.5. So in one week, I've lost 5 kg! Amazing, I will be sticking with them. They also encourage me to make sensible choices in my diet. The only side effects I've had, other than the upset tummies, are burping a lot and loss of appetite, both of which I can live with."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My BMI is 31, and I'm 91 kg. Today is my day 5 taking Xenical, and no yellow stool or expelling any kind of fat or discharge. The only thing I'm noticing is a gassy stomach, I fart a lot. I'm exercising and watching what I eat. But I feel like maybe it's not working for me, there's no sign that I'm expelling excessive fat. What is your take on this? Less side effects or simply not working for me? Help, I'm confused."