What is the timing of these GI events in relation to the start of XENICAL treatment?
In clinical trials, almost half of patients experiencing a GI event had the first occurrence within the first week of treatment. GI events are usually temporary and lessen or disappear as patients continue treatment and adhere to their reduced-calorie diet containing no more than 30% of calories from fat. Most GI events resolved within 4 weeks, and half resolved within 1 week. However, in some individuals these events may occur over a period of 6 months or longer.
