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| March 01, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Australian Consumers' Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The little blue pill Xenical appears to be the latest hot thing in weight loss, Hollywood style. It's a 'pharmacist only' drug--available on request at a pharmacy, not one for which you need a prescription--and it's touted by the drug company to be the scientific solution to losing weight. But it can have unpleasant gastro-intestinal side effects, and it's not intended for use by someone who just wants to lose a bit of weight. It's only been through clinical trials that show it's suitable for people who are obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, or with a BMI of 27 or more with obesity-related risk factors such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.

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