Sibutrim Benefits & Uses

Sibutrim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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Sibutrim 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

Sibutrim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sibutrim 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

Sibutrim Related Warnings

Is the use of Sibutrim safe for pregnant women?

Sibutrim can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Sibutrim safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Sibutrim on the Kidneys?

Sibutrim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sibutrim on the Liver?

Sibutrim has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sibutrim on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Sibutrim. 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 Sibutrim with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Fentanyl

Guaifenesin

Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Sibutrim Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Anorexia Nervosa
Diabetes
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Sibutrim

Is this Sibutrim habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Sibutrim is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sibutrim. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

There are some side effects associated with the use of Sibutrim.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sibutrim cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sibutrim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sibutrim

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Sibutrim, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sibutrim

Taking Sibutrim with alcohol can have severely harmful 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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