Reduce Benefits & Uses

Reduce is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Reduce Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Banned

Reduce Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Reduce is used -

Severe

Increased Heart Rate
Increased blood pressure

Moderate

Urine Retention

Common

Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Dizziness
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Loss of appetite
Joint aches

Reduce Related Warnings

Is the use of Reduce safe for pregnant women?

Reduce should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Reduce safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Reduce. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Reduce on the Kidneys?

Reduce may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Reduce on the Liver?

Reduce is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Reduce on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Reduce. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Reduce with Other Drugs

Reduce should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fentanyl

Guaifenesin

Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Reduce Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Reduce unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Anorexia Nervosa
Diabetes
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Reduce

Is this Reduce habit forming or addictive?

Reduce does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Reduce as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Taking Reduce may cause some problems.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Reduce in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Reduce Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Reduce

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Reduce together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Reduce

Consumption of alcohol and Reduce together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sibutramine

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 137-139

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