Xenical
- Official site from Roche, containing information for consumers and health care professionals.
- http://www.xenical.com/
Drugs.com - Consumer information for Xenical. - http://xenical.drugs.com
European Xenical Study - Recent study shows benefits of Xenical in non-diabetic, obese patients. - http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/c199ac7acbf21b1b852565f30052a091/8487fdb9c87ee78c85256a5d00446cb6?OpenDocument
Xenical Lowers Cholesterol - Xenical reduces LDL cholesterol independent of amount of weight lost. - http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/c199ac7acbf21b1b852565f30052a091/c5a02f4438c1eb01852568e90066a212?OpenDocument
Xenical in Hypertension - Multicenter study shows Xenical significantly reduces blood pressure in hypertensive obese patients. - http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/c199ac7acbf21b1b852565f30052a091/35e773822619f70085256996006f1d49?OpenDocument
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) - http://www.rocheusa.com/newsroom/current/2002/pr2002052401.html
Xenical Approved In Canada - Xenical approved by Health Canada for treating obesity. - http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/c199ac7acbf21b1b852565f30052a091/30ae0bdd3283416e85256792004fe675?OpenDocument
Pharmacology of Xenical (orlistat) - Professional article with in-depth section on orlistat's pharmacology, clinical trial results and side effects, from the Endocrine Society. - http://edrv.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/20/6/805
Long-Term Effects - Study shows that weight lost with Xenical stays off for 2 years and reduces disease risk factors. - http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/dceca.htm
Elderly and Xenical - Summary of study findings among obese elderly people taking Xenical. - http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/146ff6.htm
Xenical - Full prescribing information from RxList. - http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/orlistat.htm
DrugDigest: Orlistat ( Xenical ) - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available. - http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,717%7COrlistat,00.html
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) - http://www.therasense.com/diabetes_news/news_081001.htm
Orlistat and Cholesterol - Professional abstract of Washington University study showing orlistat inhibits cholesterol absorption. - http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/9/10/599
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. - http://www.xenicalnews.com
Xenical vs. Dieting - Study shows Xenical significantly more effective in promoting weight loss than diet alone. - http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/c199ac7acbf21b1b852565f30052a091/21ca344c986329fe852564bb006e1e84?OpenDocument
NICE Endorses Xenical - The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends Xenical to the UK National Health Service. - http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/EAC/B27567150A83A32485256A0D006E9617?Open&type=DGNews
Xenical Central - Xenical consumer information, news releases and online pharmacy reviews. - http://www.xenicalcentral.com
Xenical Monograph - Detailed Xenical information, including pharmacokinetics and clinical trial results - scientific terms defined. - http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/orlistat_cp.htm
FDA Consumer Information - FDA review of Xenical (orlistat) and links to labeling and patient information. - http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/xenical.htm
Xenical: Patient Information - The Roche Xenical data sheet and important patient information. - http://www.rocheusa.com/products/xenical/ppi.html
Xenical Webcentre - The Roche Australia Xenical site, includes product information for consumers and medical professionals. - http://www.xenical.com.au/
FDA Approves Orlistat - FDA Talk Paper regarding approval of Orlistat (Xenical). - http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00951.html
Obesity Meds and Research News - Newsletter with the latest on pharmacotherapy and research into obesity's causes/cures. - http://www.obesity-news.com/orlistat.htm