Understanding Xenical and Weight Management
Can Xenical Actually Cause Weight Gain?
Xenical (orlistat 120mg) is specifically designed to support weight loss, not cause weight gain. When used correctly alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet, Xenical may help reduce the amount of dietary fat your body absorbs. The medication works by blocking approximately one third of the fat you eat, allowing it to pass naturally through your digestive system. Weight gain while taking Xenical typically indicates the treatment isn't being used as directed or dietary changes aren't being maintained.
How Prescription Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat works locally in your gut by inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. This prescription-only medicine blocks approximately one third of fat absorption from each meal, which can support weight management when combined with appropriate lifestyle changes. At EverydayMeds, we supply both generic orlistat 120mg (from £15.20 for 2 weeks) and branded Xenical 120mg (from £19.35 for 2 weeks), both requiring clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers.
Why Choose EverydayMeds for Weight Loss Treatment
Our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester provides convenient access to prescription weight loss medication following online clinical assessment. Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value at £29.69 for 4 weeks (was £32.99) with code EDM10, while branded Xenical costs £38.69 for 4 weeks (was £42.99). Both contain identical active ingredients and provide the same clinical effects. Longer courses offer better value - 12 weeks of generic orlistat costs just £86.39 with EDM10 (was £95.99).
Starting Your Weight Loss Treatment
Complete our online health questionnaire for review by a UK-licensed prescriber. Treatment may be suitable for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Following prescriber approval, your medication is dispensed by our registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next-day tracked shipping. We also stock lower-strength Alli 60mg (£26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10) for those preferring a gentler starting approach.
Maximising Treatment Success
Orlistat works best when dietary fat stays below approximately 15g per meal, spread across three main meals daily. Higher fat intake increases gastrointestinal side effects but doesn't cause weight gain. Take one 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, or skip doses when meals are fat-free. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime supports fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Order today with code EDM10 for 10% off every purchase.
