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Drug
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sibutramine
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Effects, Pharmacology, Lactation and Pregnancy.
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Pronunciation:
sih BYOO tra meen Brand:
Meridia
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| What
is the most important
information I should know
about sibutramine? |
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Do
not take any other
prescription or
over-the-counter medicines
without first talking to
your doctor, especially
weight-loss products,
decongestants,
antidepressants, cough
suppressants, lithium, and
migraine medicines. |
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It
is very important to have
your blood pressure and
pulse monitored regularly
while you are taking
sibutramine. |
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Use
caution when driving,
operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous
activities. Sibutramine may
cause dizziness, difficulty
concentrating, or
restlessness. If you
experience these effects,
avoid hazardous activities. |
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Sibutramine
affects chemicals in your
body that are related to
weight maintenance. |
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Sibutramine
is used as a short-term
supplement to diet and
exercise in the treatment of
obesity. |
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Sibutramine
may also be used for
purposes other than those
listed in this medication
guide. |
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| Who
should not take sibutramine? |
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You
cannot take sibutramine if
you |
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have
taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate),
or phenelzine (Nardil) in
the last 14 days; |
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have
anorexia nervosa; or |
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are
taking other weight-loss
medicines. |
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Before
taking this medication, tell
your doctor if you have |
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heart
disease, irregular
heartbeats, congestive heart
failure, or a history of
stroke; |
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epilepsy
or another seizure disorder; |
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You
may not be able to take
sibutramine, or you may
require a lower dose or
special monitoring if you
have any of the conditions
listed above. |
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Sibutramine
is in the FDA pregnancy
category C. This means that
it is not known whether
sibutramine will harm an
unborn baby. Do not take
sibutramine without first
talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant. |
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It
is not known whether
sibutramine passes into
breast milk. Do not take
sibutramine without first
talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a
baby. |
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| How
should I take sibutramine? |
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Take
sibutramine exactly as
directed by your doctor. If
you do not understand these
directions, ask your
pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
to explain them to you. |
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Take
each dose with a full glass
of water. |
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Sibutramine
is usually taken once a day.
Follow your doctor's
instructions. |
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Sibutramine
can be taken with or without
food. |
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Never
take more of this medication
than is prescribed for you.
Too much sibutramine could
be very dangerous to your
health. |
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Store
sibutramine at room
temperature away from
moisture and heat. |
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| What
happens if I miss a dose? |
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Take
the missed dose as soon as
you remember. However, if it
is almost time for your next
dose or if it is already
evening, skip the missed
dose and take only your next
regularly scheduled dose. A
dose taken too late in the
day will cause insomnia. Do
not take a double dose
of this medication. |
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| What
happens if I overdose? |
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Seek
emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms
of a sibutramine overdose
are not known. |
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| What
should I avoid while taking
sibutramine? |
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Use
caution when driving,
operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous
activities. Sibutramine may
cause dizziness, difficulty
concentrating, or
restlessness. If you
experience these effects,
avoid hazardous activities. |
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| What
are the possible side
effects of sibutramine? |
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If
you experience any of the
following serious side
effects, stop taking
sibutramine and seek
emergency medical attention: |
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an
allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives); |
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an
irregular heartbeat; |
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very
high blood pressure (severe
headache, blurred vision);
or |
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Other,
less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take sibutramine
and talk to your doctor if
you experience |
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restlessness
or tremor, |
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nervousness
or anxiety, |
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dry
mouth or an unpleasant taste
in your mouth, or |
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Side
effects other than those
listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems
unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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| What
other drugs will affect
sibutramine? |
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You
cannot take sibutramine if
you have taken a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate),
or phenelzine (Nardil) in
the last 14 days. |
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Before
taking this medication, tell
your doctor if you are
taking |
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lithium
(Lithobid, Eskalith,
Lithonate, others), |
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dihydroergotamine
(D.H.E.), |
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dextromethorphan
(in many cough medicines), |
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pentazocine
(Talacen, Talwin), |
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fluvoxamine
(Luvox), or |
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Sibutramine
may interact with the
medicines listed above and
cause anxiety, restlessness,
loss of consciousness,
confusion, weakness, tremor,
poor coordination, fever,
shivering, sweating,
vomiting, a fast heartbeat,
and other symptoms. These
reactions can be very
dangerous and require
medical attention. Do not
take any other prescription
or over-the-counter
medicines without first
talking to your doctor,
especially weight-loss
products, decongestants,
antidepressants, cough
suppressants, lithium, or
migraine medicines. |
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Drugs
other than those listed here
may also interact with
sibutramine. Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medicines. |
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| Where
can I get more information? |
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Your
pharmacist has more
information about
sibutramine written for
health professionals that
you may read. |
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Remember, keep
this and all other medicines out of
the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use
this medication only for the
indication prescribed.
The
information in this leaflet is not
intended to cover all possible uses,
directions, precautions, drug
interactions, or adverse effects. If
you have questions about the drugs
you are taking, check with your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
© Multum Information Services 1998.
Version: 1.010. Revision date:
12/10/98. |
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