It is to help losing weight.
Have you had any side effects?
Has it been effective?
2007-03-25 09:20:14 · 11 answers · asked by ladysorrow 7 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Reductil (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) scored poorly when tested in studies looking at sustained weight loss.It has a large number of contraindications. It tends to raise blood pressure and as a psych-active drug do not use it all as a diet aid. I remain unconvinced that its benefits outweigh its risks.
2007-03-25 10:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is an appetite suppressant that stimulates the 5-HT receptors in the brain. These control your hunger. Therefore they make you feel full quicker, but they only work if you stop eating when you feel this fullness. You must also reduce calorie and fat intake. They do not alter the way your body absorbs fat. They are effective for a 2 to 3 pound loss a week. Generally they do not have side effects but could react with other medication
2007-03-25 10:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is an apetite supressant which is used for obese people under prescription especially those at risk from heart disease and daibetes. It does work when used in conjunction with a healthier lifestyle, dietary and exercise changes are essential. Side effects include high blood pressure, depression, swollen ankles, chest pain, dry mouth, nausea,
This medication should not be used by people who are pregnant, wanting to become pregnant or nursing mothers
2007-03-25 09:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't help me to loose any weight, it just helped me to realise that I don't have a problem with my apetite, I have a problem with comfort eating. If you over eat because you are genuinely hungry, it can be helpful. If you are like me and you eat for emotional reasons, it is unlikely to help.
I didn't have any side effects while I was taking reductil, and I lost about 6lbs in 3 months - not enough to stay on it. I've lost more following weightwatchers.
2007-03-25 09:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had it a few years ago. i stuffed myself to see if it worked and it did i felt sick. i lost 21lbs in the first month and did not need it after that as that was the push i needed. there were no side effects apart from feeling sick and bloated if you ate to much. i would recommend it. just don't take the little blue pills that expel 1/3 of the fat from your diet without digesting it. it causes real problems with flatulence and you fart orange grease which stains. it also stains the toilet and when you need to go if you aren't near a toilet within seconds you are in big trouble. sorry cant remember name of these tablets. just don't do it!! stick to reductil
2007-03-25 09:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by Dolly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do. It's a useless medicine; if you don't start exercising every day and reduce the amount of calories you consume, you'll keep the same weight...
2007-03-25 10:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by inka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i use Reductil, its aim is to aid in weigh loss, its not suppose to be an apetite supressent, but it stops 30% of fat intake, I havent had any side effects and yes if you are dieting then it does help towards weigh loss, but its not a quick fix...
2007-03-25 09:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by X_Angie_p_X 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The tablets the person above is talking about is Xenical.
2007-03-25 09:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry no but you can probably find side effects on the bottle
2007-03-25 09:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by marshimaro1993 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i know it
no its not effective as far as i am aware?
how much do you need to lose?
have you sought help from your Gp first?
2007-03-25 09:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Byte 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋