Xenical and Joint Issues: Can It Cause Joint Pain?

Question
I am having obesity weight 100 kg and my joint space is significantly reduced..so to reduce i have started xenical-anti obesity drug but after starting xenical I feel that my joints are not getting daily require oil
and my left knee joint has started sympotems..I take daily one cap.of xenical 120 mg after meal in evening  ..in morning and noon I take only simple breakfast without xenical ..pl inform whether xenical have such creation? pl also guide to overcome joint space reduction (significant)problem..weight loss guidance..if any my mistake in treatment/?

Answer
handp,

Xenical is the worst idea since pet rocks.  The FDA should have taken that "stupid" drug off the market some years ago.  Xenical will not only prevent the absorption of essential fatty acids (n-3FA) but also all FAT soluable vitamins (Vitamins A,D, E and K)  All necessary for good health.  First of all Xenical does not in of itself cause wt. loss it will not allow higher caloric fats to be absorbed.. how it works... it "trains the person" NOT to eat fats because of the side effects (bloating, diarrhea, gas and anal leakage)... so in my opinion people should STOP Xenical immediately and just eat less "bad" fats.

For weight loss it is a simple (yet hard) formula.. EAT LESS and EXERCISE MORE... simple math you burn more calories than you eat and you lose weight.

For joint protection you will need certain nutrients....

Glucosamine and Chondroitin, MSM and Omega 3FAs for starters.

You can find a good joint formula in "JOINT SUPPORT" on www.vitasanus.com.  Order online and mention this add and S&H is FREE.

Good luck,

JP Saleeby, MD