Xenical

Side Effects

The following side effects of xenical most commonly appear during the first year of obesity treatment: depression, leg pain, swollen feet, and tendonitis. If any of these develop or change in intensity, immediately inform your doctor of that. He will determine if it is safe for you to continue taking xenical.

Xenical side effects may include as well: abdominal discomfort or pain, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, diarrhea, dizziness, earache, fatigue, fatty or oily stools, fecal urgency or incontinence, flu, gas with fecal discharge, gum problems, headache, increased defecation, menstrual problems, muscle pain, nausea, oily discharge, rectal discomfort or pain, respiratory tract infections, skin rash, sleep problems, tooth problems, urinary tract infections, vaginal inflammation, vomiting.

The following xenical side effects are less common but not very rare: dry skin, ear/nose/throat problems, joint disorders.