Xenical (ZEN-I-cal, orlistat) for obesity
June 1997
The FDA is close to approving Xenical (ZEN-i-cal, orlistat) for obesity. HPB is considering it as well.
Xenical helps patients lose weight. It also leads to small decreases in cholesterol...blood pressure...and blood sugar.
Xenical isn't an appetite suppressant.
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