Does Xenical affect
absorption of vitamins?
Because the drug affects absorption of fats, it is possible that you can develop deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K. Xenical does not affect the water-soluble vitamins. In general, the body has large stores of fat-soluble vitamins and deficiencies are rare but can occur if you stay on the drug for a long time. To ensure you do not develop a deficiency of fat soluble vitamins, make sure you ask your doctor what you should eat and the need to take supplements.
Because the drug affects absorption of fats, it is possible that you can develop deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K. Xenical does not affect the water-soluble vitamins. In general, the body has large stores of fat-soluble vitamins and deficiencies are rare but can occur if you stay on the drug for a long time. To ensure you do not develop a deficiency of fat soluble vitamins, make sure you ask your doctor what you should eat and the need to take supplements.
