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What is Sibutramine?
Sibutramine was withdrawn from the US market in October 2010.
Sibutramine works on chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance.
Sibutramine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity which can be related to diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension.
Sibutramine can also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Can prescription drugs lead to weight gain?
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Can prescription drugs lead to weight gain?
What is the most important information I should know about Sibutramine?
Sibutramine was withdrawn from the US market in October 2010.
Do not use Sibutramine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the past 14 days. If you use sibutramine before the MAO inhibitor is released from the body, serious and life-threatening side effects can occur.
You should not take sibutramine if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe or uncontrolled hypertension, an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia), if you are taking diet pills or if you have a history of coronary artery disease, stroke or heart disease.
Before taking sibutramine, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, depression, underactive thyroid, seizures, a bleeding disorder, history of gallstones, or are over the age of 65 or under 16.
Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, especially antidepressants, cold or allergy medications, pain relievers or migraine medications.
Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the drug for 4 weeks along with a low calorie diet.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sibutramine?
Do not use Sibutramine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the past 14 days. If you use sibutramine before the MAO inhibitor is released from the body, serious and life-threatening side effects can occur.
You should not take this drug if you are allergic to Sibutramine or if you have:
- severe or uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure);
- an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia);
- a history of coronary heart disease (atherosclerosis);
- a history of heart disease (congestive heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances);
- a history of heart attack or stroke; or
- if you are taking stimulant diet pills.
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