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1) Obesity Drug Helpful for Polycystic Ovaries You may have heard a recent news report about Xenical for the treatment of PCOS. The prescription weight-loss drug orlistat (brand name Xenical), appears to be as effective as the... See more » 1) Obesity Drug Helpful for Polycystic Ovaries You may have heard a recent news report about Xenical for the treatment of PCOS. The prescription weight-loss drug orlistat (brand name Xenical), appears to be as effective as the drug metformin (brand name Glucophage), in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to researchers at the University of Hull in England. In this study, 21 women received either metformin or orlistat three times a day. After 3 months, both drugs produced a significant reduction in testosterone levels. (As you know, many women with PCOS have testosterone levels that are too high). Moreover, those in the orlistat group showed a greater weight reduction than those in the metformin group. Results of this study would suggest that you would benefit by taking orlistat, especially if you are overweight. However, the side effects of both orlistat and metformin are substantial. We have a complete review of metformin side effects at: www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glucophage-metformin-pcos.html Orlistat blocks fat absorption in your GI tract. Because you absorb less fat, you tend to lose weight. However, one of the biggest concerns about orlistat is that it binds to fat-soluble vitamins and prevents their absorption, including vitamin D, vitamin E, beta-carotene and other fat-soluble nutrients. We've spoken several times about the importance of vitamin D adequacy in dealing with PCOS: www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news15-pcos-acne.html#sec1 Many women already have vitamin D levels that are too low. Orlistat can only worsen the problem. Orlistat can also cause flatulence, urgency to defecate, and leakage of oily stools, especially if you eat too much fat. If you take some soluble fiber such as psyllium seed along with orlistat, you may be able to reduce these symptoms somewhat. In summary, be careful before jumping onto the orlistat bandwagon. If you do take orlistat, consult with your doctor about supplemental fat-soluble vitamins. Don't take vitamins at the same time as your orlistat. See less »

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Alli, the popular orlistat fat-blocking pill, is touted as a great way to effortlessly lose weight. Orlistat blocks fat absorption in your GI tract. Since you absorb less fat, you lose weight. But did you know that orlistat impairs the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D, vitamin E, beta-carotene and other fat-soluble nutrients? http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news21.html#sec1

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