Sibutramine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Meridia
CategoryDescriptionSibutramine
(si-BYOO-tra-meen) is used together with
a reduced-calorie diet to help you lose weight and to help keep the lost weight
from returning. Sibutramine is thought to work by increasing the activity
of certain chemicals, called norepinephrine and serotonin, in the brain. This
medicine is approved for use only in people who are very overweight.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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