What is Sibutril (sibutramine 15mg) used for?
Sibutril is used to treat very overweight (obese) patients who have not been able to lose weight using a low calorie diet and exercise.
Your ideal weight may not be achieved even with Sibutril. The intent of Sibutril is to assist with moderate weight loss over 6 months (5-10%) - 9 months for diabetics - when used with a diet and exercise program. Losing even modest amounts of weight (5-10% of your initial weight) and keeping it off has been found to reduce risks for diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Set yourself realistic goals for weight loss and maintenance.
For best results, Sibutril should be used together with a low fat diet and moderate exercise supervised by your doctor. If this is followed, you should notice some weight loss by the end of the first month of treatment. If you have not lost at least 2kg in the first four weeks of treatment, speak to your doctor.
Sibutril does not work in the same way as traditional appetite suppressants. It works by altering the level of two chemicals in the brain, serotonin and noradrenaline, which help regulate energy intake and output.
The result is (1) you will not need to eat as much during your meals before you feel full, and (2) Sibutril stops your metabolic rate from falling as much as it normally would. Metabolic rate normally falls during weight loss as you reduce your intake of food, making it harder to keep losing weight.
Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks and continues for up to 6 months Sibutril is only available with a doctor's prescription. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Sibutril has been prescribed for you.
Sibutril Dosage
Each capsule contains 15mg of sibutramine hydrochloride (the active ingredient). The usual dosage is one capsule taken once each day. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully. If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
Swallow one capsule whole every day with a glass of water. Start with the capsule marked "Begin with this capsule" on each tray, followed, on the next day, with the capsule marked with that day of the week. Continue to take one capsule daily until all the capsules in the tray have been taken. All capsules are the same. They are marked with the day of the week to help you keep track of whether you have taken your dose each day.
Take Sibutril at about the same time each day. It does not matter if you take Sibutril before or after food. Continue taking Sibutril for as long as your doctor tells you.
For the best results Sibutril should be used in combination with a calorie controlled diet and a regular exercise routine.
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