What is Sibutramine Powder?
Sibutramine Powder was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010. Sibutramine Powder affects chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance.
Furthermore, Sibutramine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Also, Sibutramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I take Sibutramine Powder?
It is advisable to take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Also, do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. In addition, follow the directions on your prescription label.
Sibutramine Powder is usually taken once daily. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
More to that, your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Sibutramine drug can be taken with or without food.
Also, you should lose at least 4 pounds during the first 4 weeks of taking sibutramine and eating a low calorie diet. Do well to tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medication for 4 weeks.
Your blood pressure and pulse will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly. Sibutramine should not be taken for longer than 2 years. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Do not share sibutramine with another person. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
What should I avoid while taking sibutramine powder?
Sibutramine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter weight-loss products without your doctor’s advice.
Avoid taking cough and cold or allergy medications while taking Sibutramine Powder.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking sibutramine.
What are the Side effects of Sibutramine?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Sibutramine Powder and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- new or worsening shortness of breath;
- agitation, hallucinations, fever, tremor, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, dilated pupils;
- very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, feeling like you might pass out;
- easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or any bleeding that will not stop);
- dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, seizure);
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, general ill feeling; or
- sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), problems with vision, speech, or balance.
