Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate
Sibutramine HCl Monohydrate
This medicine contains the active ingredient sibutramine
hydrochloride monohydrate, which is a type of anti-obesity
medicine. In Europe the drug name is Reductil,
in US is called Meridia.
Recently it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance
in the United States.
It is in a class of medications called appetite suppressants.
It works by acting on appetite control centers in the brain
to decrease appetite. No metter on brand name, Sibutramine
HCl comes as a capsule to take by mouth.
You will probably lose weight soon after you begin taking
sibutramine and following your diet and exercise program.
Be sure to monitor your weight, and call your doctor if you
do not lose at least 4 pounds during your first 4 weeks of
therapy. Your doctor may wish to change your dose of sibutramine.
You may not continue to lose weight after your first 6 months
of treatment. However, you should continue to take it even
if you have stopped losing weight. If you stop taking sibutramine,
you may gain weight. Do not stop taking sibutramine without
talking to your doctor.
For more information read FAQs about weight
loss and Sibutramine.
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