Sibutramine, a drug originally studied as an antidepressant, showed neurotransmitters act on the hunger signals inhibits appetite and increases the feeling of fullness, which can help reduce food intake. Its mechanism of action does not seem to cause addiction, and many patients showed efficacy and safety.
's approved for use in people with more than 25 kilos overweight and related health risks (hypertension, high cholesterol or diabetes).
oral administration, the recommended dose is one capsule daily in the morning, although some doctors prescribe up to two. Importantly, could produce side effects like dry mouth, constipation, insomnia and increased blood pressure.
In people with controlled hypertension, the drug is not dangerous.
advantages
-Increased appetite controlling satiety.
-Increased caloric expenditure.
-moderate weight loss and sustained over time.
-Wide range of proven safety.
Adverse
Among the major adverse effects include dry mouth, insomnia and dizziness, occurring in a low percentage of patients and disappear in the first weeks .
NO deben usar sibutramina
-Quienes tienen alta presión mal controlada o no controlada.
-Quienes sufren de enfermedad de la arteria coronaria, problemas cardíacos o arritmia.
-Personas con problemas renales.
-Aquellas personas que toman antidepresivos, otras drogas para bajar de peso, medicamentos para migrañas o analgésicos.
-Quienes sufren de anorexia nerviosa (JAJA XD)
-Embarazadas o madres en lactancia.
-Menores de 16 años (OJO)
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