Yeah, I used Hydroxycut for women. I liked them because they had caffeine in them, so I didn't have to drink coffee. They also made it easier to poop. They gave me good energy for exercising.
Xenical does work, but yes, it does have some side effects; the worst being a yellowish uncontrollable bowel discharge, if you eat too much fat. Keep in mind that some fats are good for you and you need them, but Xenical doesn't differentiate between good or bad fats; the side effect is the same for either. As long as you keep your fat intake low, you should be okay.