Sibutramine also known as Meridia is a relatively drug to help individuals lose weight. The drug has been available in Europe for many years but has only been available in the USA for a few years.
How does it work?
Sibutramine acts by inhibiting the desire to eat. The drug enters the brain and inhibits the appetite center
How is the drug administered?
Sibutramine is available as a pill and taken daily for 1-2 months to have the desired results.
Does Sibutramine work?
Most definitely, it works and does reduce weight. However, the problem is that the drug does have a few undesirable side effects
How long can one take Sibutramine?
The drug is approved by the FDA for short-term use only and is generally safe if taken for that time period (usually less than 8 weeks). A number of large-scale clinical studies have concluded that short-term use of Sibutramine is safe. It is only when the drug is taken for many months that the side effects become prevalent.
How much weight can one lose on Sibutramine?
Most people who have taken sibutramine notice a weight loss of anywhere from 10-12 pounds over 6-8 weeks.
What are the side effects of Sibutramine?
The most common side effects of the drug include the following:
- dry mouth
- nausea
- metallic or acid taste in the mouth
- abdominal cramps, bloating,
- stomach pain
- headaches
- joint pains
- facial flushing
- increased blood pressure
- chest palpitations
- mood changes like depression,, anxiety
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
Not everyone develops these side effects. European studies indicate that about one in a hundred individuals may develop one or more of the above side effects. All the side effects disappear when the drug is discontinued
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