What is sibutramine?
Sibutramine affects chemicals in the body that are related to weight maintenance.
Sibutramine is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity.
Sibutramine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, back pain, constipation, increased appetite, nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, or dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience rash, hives, seizures, worsening of vision or vision changes, decreased amount of urine, or unusual bruising or bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: excitement; restlessness; loss of consciousness; confusion; agitation; weakness; shivering; clumsiness or unsteadiness; fast or irregular heartbeat; large, unchanging pupils; vomiting; one-sided weakness, trouble breathing; shortness of breath; chest pain; swelling of feet, ankles, or legs; fainting; disorientation; depression; stomach pain; high fever; eye pain; tremor; or increased sweating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Most important fact about Meridia
Make a point of keeping follow-up appointments with your doctor. Meridia can increase your blood pressure, so it's important to have your blood pressure and pulse monitored at the beginning of therapy and regularly thereafter.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double- up" the dose to catch up.
Directions
Take this medicine in the morning unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
Store this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees f (15 and 30 degrees c) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
