Reductil has been discontinued. See all Other Supplements.
Why was Reductil taken off the market?
Why has Abbott decided to withdraw Reductil (sibutramine)? In addition the Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee has advised Medsafe that the risks of taking this medicine outweigh the benefits. The Committee have recommended that this medicine is withdrawn from use in New Zealand.11 Oct 2010
Is there an over the counter diet pill that works like Phentermine?
Phentermine is a class of drug that helps curb appetite and increase metabolism. It has been prescribed for decades for people that are dangerously medically obese. Because of the extreme side effects, it has been limited to prescription use only, and there are no safe or legal over the counter alternatives.
Is Reductil available in South Africa?
Abbott Laboratories who produce Reductil and Ectiva in South Africa have now voluntarily withdrawn these two slimming products in South Africa. What now? Sibutramine was used for weight loss because it acts as an appetite suppressant and also stimulates metabolism.13 Dec 2010
What does sibutramine do to the body?
Sibutramine is an anti-obesity drug that produces short-term and modest body weight reductions mainly due to its appetite-suppressing effect. Despite being a useful drug in obesity treatment, awareness about the loss of effectiveness and detrimental side effects of sibutramine has recently emerged.
Why was sibutramine discontinued?
[10-8-2010] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending against continued prescribing and use of Meridia (sibutramine) because this drug may pose unnecessary cardiovascular risks to patients. Abbott has agreed to voluntarily stop marketing of Meridia in the United States.[10-8-2010] The U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationU.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCall 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332 ). Call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or region.https://www.fda.gov › office-regulatory-affairs › contact-oraContact ORA | FDA (FDA) is recommending against continued prescribing and use of Meridia (sibutramine) because this drug may pose unnecessary cardiovascular risks to patients. Abbott has agreed to voluntarily stop marketing of Meridia in the United States.8 Oct 2010
How much weight can you lose with sibutramine?
At 1 year, adults receiving sibutramine, 10 to 15 mg/d, lost an average of 4.5 kg (9.8 pounds) more than adults receiving placebo. Adults taking sibutramine for 1 year are 19% to 34% more likely to achieve 5% weight loss and 12% to 31% more likely to achieve 10% weight loss than those taking placebo.
How safe is sibutramine?
Sibutramine was well tolerated. This study indicates that in obese patients whose hypertension is well controlled at the outset with an ACE inhibitor, with or without concomitant thiazide diuretic therapy, sibutramine safely and effectively achieves weight loss without compromising good BP control.
Can you still get Reductil?
Reductil is no longer available to prescribe but if you request a free consultation, one of our doctors can consider you for an alternative to assist with weight loss. Alternative medication that affect appetite and satiety are Saxenda and Mysimba.
Why is Reductil banned?
One of the country's most commonly prescribed anti-obesity drugs has been banned across Europe after it was blamed for increasing patients' chances of suffering a heart attack or a stroke.21 Jan 2010
Why is sibutramine banned?
Sibutramine was a prescription-only weight loss medicine in Singapore but has been banned since 2010 due to an increased risk of heart attack and strokes. Other serious adverse effects reported in the past by consumers who took products adulterated with sibutramine include insomnia and hallucinations.25 Mar 2021
Is Reductil banned in Australia?
So finally the drug Reductil has been banned here in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Is Reductil still available?
Unfortunately Reductil is no longer licensed so it cannot be prescribed. Reductil worked by blocking the re-uptake of certain neurotransmitters which influence satiety during and after eating. This meant that patients being treated with Reductil felt satisfied with less food therefore ate less than normal.