Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Alternative Medicine For Sibutramine
Hi, what is a good alternative to sibutramine? I have taken it to lose weight before and had great success but am tired of paying huge prices to get it from other countries. I am not overweight by a lot, about 25-30 pounds, but when i take it I feel so much better. Is there ANY true appetite suppressants that really work that someone that is not horribly overweight can purchase in this country (US)?
Mon, 11 May 2015
Dear Patient,
Thank you for your question. I really understand your situation but if you want to reduce your weight, pills are not the best solution for you. If you want to lose your weight the best solution is engage in regular physical activities. Drugs can only support you to a certain extent,however,I do not recommend you to rely on drugs rather than working on yourself. Also many appetite suppressants have potential side effects than weight losing benefits.
However, FDA has approved Belviq (lorcaserine hydrochloride) as a appetite suppressant to treat obesity. So I think it can be available in the US. Anyway only a qualified physician can prescribe you this drug after a detail examination of your overall heath due to potential side effects. So I will recommend you to consult a physician for examination and drug selection for yourself. And I do not recommend to order these drugs from another countries without a doctor's prescription and proper consultation.
Good luck!
Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD
Thank you for your question. I really understand your situation but if you want to reduce your weight, pills are not the best solution for you. If you want to lose your weight the best solution is engage in regular physical activities. Drugs can only support you to a certain extent,however,I do not recommend you to rely on drugs rather than working on yourself. Also many appetite suppressants have potential side effects than weight losing benefits.
However, FDA has approved Belviq (lorcaserine hydrochloride) as a appetite suppressant to treat obesity. So I think it can be available in the US. Anyway only a qualified physician can prescribe you this drug after a detail examination of your overall heath due to potential side effects. So I will recommend you to consult a physician for examination and drug selection for yourself. And I do not recommend to order these drugs from another countries without a doctor's prescription and proper consultation.
Good luck!
Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....