Pharmacology of Xenical (orlistat)
Professional article with in-depth section on orlistat's pharmacology, clinical trial results and side effects, from the Endocrine Society.
Washington University Medical News
Washington University Study shows orlistat blocks cholesterol absorption in obese people. November 1, 2000.
Xenical vs. Dieting
Study shows Xenical significantly more effective in promoting weight loss than diet alone.
Xenical Approved In Canada
Xenical approved by Health Canada for treating obesity.
Xenical in Hypertension
Multicenter study shows Xenical significantly reduces blood pressure in hypertensive obese patients.
European Xenical Study
Recent study shows benefits of Xenical in non-diabetic, obese patients.
Xenical Lowers Cholesterol
Xenical reduces LDL cholesterol independent of amount of weight lost.
NICE Endorses Xenical
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends Xenical to the UK National Health Service.
DrugDigest: Orlistat ( Xenical )
Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.
FDA Approves Orlistat
FDA Talk Paper regarding approval of Orlistat (Xenical).
FDA Consumer Information
FDA review of Xenical (orlistat) and links to labeling and patient information.
Obesity Meds and Research News
Newsletter with the latest on pharmacotherapy and research into obesity's causes/cures.
Orlistat and Cholesterol
Professional abstract of Washington University study showing orlistat inhibits cholesterol absorption.
Elderly and Xenical
Summary of study findings among obese elderly people taking Xenical.
Long-Term Effects
Study shows that weight lost with Xenical stays off for 2 years and reduces disease risk factors.
Orlistat in type 2 diabetes
Roche reports that in Xenical study of people with type 2 diabetes, improvements in glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors were observed, and the need for insulin and oral diabetes medications reduced. (24 May 2002)
Xenical: Patient Information
The Roche Xenical data sheet and important patient information.
Xenical
Full prescribing information from RxList.
Xenical Monograph
Detailed Xenical information, including pharmacokinetics and clinical trial results - scientific terms defined.
Diabetes News
Orlistat chosen as weight-loss drug for Look AHEAD study, the first long-term study of weight loss' effects in people with type 2 diabetes. (August 2001)
Xenical
The official Roche New Zealand site for Xenical
Xenical Webcentre
The Roche Australia Xenical site, includes product information for consumers and medical professionals.
Xenical
Official site from Roche, containing information for consumers and health care professionals.
Xenical Central
Xenical consumer information, news releases and online pharmacy reviews.
Xenical News.com
Provides general advice for people looking to lose weight and more specialized information for people taking part in the Xenical Weight Loss Program.
Drugs.com
Consumer information for Xenical.
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