Sibutrim

Sibutrim is used for treating obesity. It should be used with a reduced calorie diet.

Use Sibutrim as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

An extra patient leaflet is available with Sibutrim . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.

Take Sibutrim by mouth with or without food.

Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, Sibutrim should be taken in the morning to avoid sleeping problems.

Sibutrim is a diet aid. It appears to work by regulating chemicals in the appetite center in the brain to cause a temporary reduction in hunger or craving for food.

If you miss a dose of Sibutrim , skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Store Sibutrim at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sibutrim out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Do NOT use Sibutrim if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sibutrim
• you have an eating disorder (eg, anorexia, bulimia), uncontrolled or severe high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart failure, or increased blood pressure in the lungs, or you have had a stroke
• you have severe liver or kidney problems or you are on dialysis for severe kidney problems
• you are taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (eg, fluoxetine), another appetite suppressant, or you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney or liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, bleeding problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, gallbladder problems (eg, gallstones), underactive thyroid, or seizures
• if you have a history of mental or mood problems (eg, depression), or suicidal thoughts or actions