Sibutramine (Oral Route)

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Sibutramine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Meridia

Description

Sibutramine is used together with a reduced-calorie diet to help you lose weight and to help keep the lost weight from returning. Sibutramine is thought to work by increasing the activity of certain chemicals, called norepinephrine and serotonin, in the brain. This medicine is approved for use only in people who are very overweight.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
Before Using
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Portions of this document last updated:

June 1, 2009

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