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Reductil Appetite Suppressant

When a person is unable to lose weight through a sensible weight loss diet and exercise, a physician may choose to prescribe Reductile, an appetite suppressant that contains sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate. However, this is usually only done in circumstances in which a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more exists. The only exception is if the BMI is 27 and the individual in question also suffers from high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes. But it is important to note that this appetite suppressant actually "prevents" two brain neurotransmitters from sending messages between cells in order to suppress appetite.

  1. Reductil (Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate) and Obesity

    • Some individuals have medical conditions that warrant the use of appetite suppressants in order to shed unhealthy weight that cannot be lost through traditional weight loss means. For these situations, physicians sometimes prescribe Reductil; however, it is usually also required that the individual maintain a healthy diet and participate in a consistent exercise program during the short-term use of the drug. In addition, use of this drug is often limited to one year.

    Minimum Results Expected from Reductil

    • Not everyone will benefit from the use of Reductile; therefore, if the individual prescribed Reductil has not seen a 5 percent weight loss at the end of a three-month period, the drug should be ceased. Likewise, if there has been a weight gain--even if it was preceded by weight loss the week or month before--this drug should also be stopped for that reason as well.

    How Reductil Works

    • Neurotransmitters in the brain control many messages from one cell to another. Two of these, serotonin and noradrenaline, can impact a person's mood and other brain processes. One of these other processes has to do with the message that our stomach is full and satisfied. Reductil works by manipulating these two brain chemicals into believing that food has been consumed and the individual is satisfactorily full.

    Dangers of Reductil Use

    • Due to the serious possible side effects that can result from use of this medication (chest pain, seizures, distressing thoughts, depression, and raised blood pressure), as well as its potential for negative interactions with other medications, Reductil--if prescribed--is almost always done so only after other serious health conditions (psychiatric illness, history of heart failure) have been assessed and considered not present. In addition, use of this medication is almost always monitored by a physician and if any problems occur it is immediately ceased.

    Side Effects

    • Insomnia, dry mouth, headache, sweating, hot flashes, menstrual cycle disorders and impotence are some of the side effects that can occur with use of this drug. Other possible side effects include: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, a feeling of lightheadedness and anxiety. In addition, taste alteration, heart palpitations/increased rate, depression, seizures, kidney disorders and high blood pressure may also be a side effect of this drug.

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