Xenical:Official site from Roche, containing information for consumers and health care professionals.
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)
DrugDigest: Orlistat ( Xenical ): Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.
Drugs.com: Consumer information for Xenical.
Elderly and Xenical: Summary of study findings among obese elderly people taking Xenical.
European Xenical Study: Recent study shows benefits of Xenical in non-diabetic, obese patients.
FDA Approves Orlistat: FDA Talk Paper regarding approval of Orlistat (Xenical).
FDA Consumer Information: FDA review of Xenical (orlistat) and links to labeling and patient information.
Long-Term Effects: Study shows that weight lost with Xenical stays off for 2 years and reduces disease risk factors.
NICE Endorses Xenical: The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends Xenical to the UK National Health Service.
Obesity Meds and Research News: Newsletter with the latest on pharmacotherapy and research into obesity's causes/cures.
Orlistat and Cholesterol: Professional abstract of Washington University study showing orlistat inhibits cholesterol absorption.
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)
Pharmacology of Xenical (orlistat): Professional article with in-depth section on orlistat's pharmacology, clinical trial results and side effects, from the Endocrine Society.
Washington University Medical News: Washington University Study shows orlistat blocks cholesterol absorption in obese people. November 1, 2000.
Xenical: The official Roche New Zealand site for Xenical
Xenical: Full prescribing information from RxList.
Xenical Approved In Canada: Xenical approved by Health Canada for treating obesity.
Xenical Central: Xenical consumer information, news releases and online pharmacy reviews.
Xenical in Hypertension: Multicenter study shows Xenical significantly reduces blood pressure in hypertensive obese patients.
Xenical Lowers Cholesterol: Xenical reduces LDL cholesterol independent of amount of weight lost.
Xenical Monograph: Detailed Xenical information, including pharmacokinetics and clinical trial results - scientific terms defined.
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.
Xenical vs. Dieting: Study shows Xenical significantly more effective in promoting weight loss than diet alone.
Xenical Webcentre: The Roche Australia Xenical site, includes product information for consumers and medical professionals.
Xenical: Patient Information: The Roche Xenical data sheet and important patient information.