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Is Sibutramine Effective And Safe For Weight Loss?
Question: Do you know anything about a new drug for weight loss called 'sebotsin' or something like that?
Brief Answer:
Do you want to know about Sibutramine?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
There is no drug by the exact name you mentioned. Do you mean to ask about Sibutramine?
Sibutramine (Reductil or Meridia) is an anorectic or appetite suppressant, reducing the desire to eat. Sibutramine may increase blood pressure and may cause dry mouth, constipation, headache, and insomnia.
In the past, it was noted by the US that Meridia was a harmless drug for fighting obesity. The US District Court of the Northern District of Ohio rejected 113 cases complaining about the negative effects of the drug, stating that the clients lacked supporting facts and that the representatives involved were not qualified enough. Sibutramine has been withdrawn from USA, UK and many other markets as its risks (non-life-threatening myocardial infarction and stroke) have been shown to outweigh the benefits.
In case this is not the drug you wanted to know about, please let me know.
Do you want to know about Sibutramine?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
There is no drug by the exact name you mentioned. Do you mean to ask about Sibutramine?
Sibutramine (Reductil or Meridia) is an anorectic or appetite suppressant, reducing the desire to eat. Sibutramine may increase blood pressure and may cause dry mouth, constipation, headache, and insomnia.
In the past, it was noted by the US that Meridia was a harmless drug for fighting obesity. The US District Court of the Northern District of Ohio rejected 113 cases complaining about the negative effects of the drug, stating that the clients lacked supporting facts and that the representatives involved were not qualified enough. Sibutramine has been withdrawn from USA, UK and many other markets as its risks (non-life-threatening myocardial infarction and stroke) have been shown to outweigh the benefits.
In case this is not the drug you wanted to know about, please let me know.
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