Reductil

Meds4All will no longer be offering the obesity drug Reductil (sibutramine). This is in accordance to recent guidance from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). If you are currently taking Reductil, you can safely discontinue using the drug at any time. If you have any concerns regarding your weight loss treatment, do not hesitate to contact your pharmacist or doctor. If you are an existing patient, you will receive more information and advice via email in due course. For additional information please visit the website below: http://www.ema.europa.eu/pdfs/general/direct/pr/81787609en.pdf Reductil is an oral slimming pill that is available on prescription only. 'Abbott Laboratories' now manufactures Reductil, but previously a German pharmaceutical company named Knoll used to produce the weight loss drug. Reductil's active ingredient is sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate, which is a type of anti-obesity medicine. Reductil works as an appetite suppressant to aid weight loss. With a calorie controlled diet and regular physical exercise, you can expect to lose a significant amount of weight with Reductil.

How does Reductil work?

Reductil works as neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor that helps to maintain the brain’s natural level of serotonin and norepinephrine. Reductil prevents these chemicals from being reabsorbed into the brain which helps give you a feeling of fullness. This helps you to eat less, manage your weight loss and in turn lower your obesity. Consuming a reduced calorie diet combined with regular exercise is recommended when taking Reductil for maximum weight loss effects.

What is the recommended dosage of Reductil Slimming Pills?

Reductil comes in a capsule form, in 2 different strengths; 10mg and 15mg. The recommended dosage for Reductil is to take 1 10mg or 15 mg tablet a day at least an hour prior to eating. For the best results, take Reductil in the morning just before your first meal of the day.

What are the benefits of taking Reductil slimming pills?

Reductil helps you to lose weight and importantly, keep it off for good. Reductil is approved to take for up to 12 months, and promotes gradual weight loss over the course of this recommended treatment period. People who take Reductil sibutramine lose 2 or 3 times more weight compared to those who are on conventional weight loss programs consisting of just dieting and exercise alone.

Are there any side effects to using Reductil slimming pills?

Possible, Reductil side effects include restlessness, nervousness or anxiety, mild headache, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, and constipation. Other severe side effects include allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, face; or hives), irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, severe headache, blurred vision, and seizures. You must inform your doctor, if any side effects become persistent and/or severe.

Who should not take Reductil slimming pills?

There are certain people who should not take Reductil and there are certain conditions for which Reductil is not beneficial. Do not take Reductil if you have any of the following conditions:

• Allergy to sibutramine or any of the other ingredients of Reductil
• High blood pressure (more than 145/90), or a history of heart problems (heart disease, stroke)
• Hardening of the arteries
• Liver or kidney problems or if you have problems with your prostate or thyroid, or growths on the adrenal glands
• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or you are nursing
• Over 65 or under 18 years of age
• Anorexia or bulimia
• Psychiatric illness, or have taken other medicines in the last fortnight to treat depression or psychiatric illness
• Taken tryptophan for disturbed sleep, or phentermine or diethylproplon (amfepramone) for weight reduction in the last fortnight
• Eye disease, narrow angle glaucoma
• History of drug or alcohol problems
• Medical condition that is causing your weight problem
• Tourette syndrome (uncontrolled movements and noises)

Tell your doctor about all the possible conditions you have and any medications you may currently be taking. You might face problems with Reductil, if you keep your doctor uninformed about your condition.