Is there any reason why I shouldn take Xenical?
Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you have • A chronic malabsorption syndrome, or gallbladder problems • diabetes • anorexia or bulimia • take any other weight-loss medicine • take cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) • have a history of kidney stones You may not be able to take Xenical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Xenical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Xenical passes into breast milk. Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Discuss with your doctor all medications you are currently taking (including over-the-counter medicines and herbal products you can get without a prescription) to determine if Xenical can be taken along with these medications. I
