The Difference between Xenical and Meridia

There are many different weight loss pills on the market aimed at helping people achieve their weight loss goal through a quick weight loss plan. Two of the most popular weight loss pills on the market are Xenical and Meridia.  Both Meridia and Xenical are used for the reduction and maintenance of weight, but Meridia has the added bonus of being an appetite suppressant as well. This article will go through the basics of each medication.

Meridia is taken by individuals looking to lose weight and have a problem over-eating. As an appetite suppressant and a weight loss maintenance program, Meridia can help you lose weight, raise your self-esteem, and help you to good about yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. Meridia works by increasing the level of serotonin in the body, giving you a sense of feeling full, making you eat less and lose weight fast. Meridia works best alongside a low-calorie intake diet and daily exercise. Side effects can include: constipation; dry mouth; problems falling asleep; and increased blood pressure.

Xenical lowers the intake of fat and calories, making weight loss easy and efficient. If included in a healthy diet and exercise plan, it can be an effective tool to lose weight and keep it off. Like Meridia, it can help you lose weight, raise your self-esteem, and help you to good about yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. Xenical works by blocking the absorption and digestion of fats in the intestines (with a lipase inhibitor); therefore, the fat bypasses the digestive system and immediately exits the body (via a bowel movement). Side effects can include: hives; fecal discharge when passing gas; flatulence; and urgent and/or frequent bowel movements.

Before deciding which weight loss pill is right for you, either Xenical or Meridia, speak with your primary health care physician or online pharmacist.