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REDUCTIL – manufactured by Abbott – active ingredient Sibutramine Hydrochloride

Do I need to diet while taking Reductil?

Reductil aids weight loss by helping you control how much you eat. Combining this with a healthy diet should facilitate weight loss. You should not be dependant upon Reductil for weight loss, this requires a change in attitude and habit. Just ensure that you always eat sensibly and healthily when using Reductil.

Do I need to exercise to aid weight loss?

Ideally everyone should exercise, as it is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Increasing your levels of physical activity in any way, however great or small, is good for you and will help you to reach your dietary goal.

Should I take vitamin supplements?

Any supplements should be discussed with your doctor. Reductil should not be used in conjunction with other weight loss programmes. A healthy diet generally precludes the need for vitamin supplements.

Are there any side effects of Reductil?

There are links between weight loss drugs and cardiac valve dysfunction. In tests around 3% of those tested were found to have heart valve disease. If you have any concerns surrounding this consult your doctor.

Other side effects were: insomnia, constipation, dry mouth, headaches, increased blood pressure and an increase in heart rate. These symptoms are usually not severe and do not necessarily prevent the use of Reductil. Should you notice any unfamiliar symptoms consult your doctor. These symptoms can be any of the above or the following.

Symptoms:

Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, angina, heart rate over 100 beats a minute or irregular heart beat, muscle rigidity, fevers, painful eyes, stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, light-headedness, feeling disorientated, feeling depressed, feeling mentally confused.

Will this increase my heart and blood pressure?

Reductil can increase blood pressure in some patients. It is for this reason that Reductil cannot be prescribed to anyone with a history of blood pressure or heart complications without a thorough review by a doctor.

Can Reductil be taken alongside other medication?

Reductil cannot be taken in conjunction with:
· Antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin and clorithromycin)
· Epilepsy medicine (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenonbarbitone and phenytoin)
· Antifungal medicines (ketaconazole or itraconazole)
· Migraine medicine (sumatriptan, dihydroergotamine)
· Cough cold allergy and decongestant medicine (there are various medicines amongst these that can raise blood pressure)
· Opoid pain killers (fentanyl, pentazocine, pethidine, dextromethorphan)
· Steroids
· Drugs that target the immune system (cyclosporin, dexamethsone)
· Antidepressants

Always check with your doctor about any medication that you propose taking in conjunction with Reductil

Can I drink alcohol while I am on Reductil?

It is not recommended to drink whilst you are taking Reductil. Alcohol is not conducive to weight loss.

What if I take too much Reductil?

Should you accidentally take too much Reductil consult you doctor

We strongly advise that you and your doctor actively monitor your weight loss and general health throughout the entire time that you are taking Reductil. It is very important to keep your doctor informed of any developments in your health programme.