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(also known as Sibutramine, Reductil)
Sibutramine (Meridia? in the USA, Reductil? in Europe), usually as sibutramide hydrochloride monohydrate, is an orally administered agent for the treatment of obesity. It is a centrally-acting stimulant chemically related to amphetamine, methamphetamine, and phentermine (one of the drugs in the Fen-Phen combination). S... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Obesity | 134 |
49% |
| Food Addiction | 34 |
50% |
| Eating Disorders | 29 |
66% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 21 |
76% |
| Infertility | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 54% (221
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Meridia Reviews
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i gained weight an was very moody
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It just wasn't for me
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This was somewhat helpfull but i started to get moody and was always thirsty so i have stopped taking them for the time being.
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Lost a few pounds but gain it plus more once I stopped taking it.
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When I got down to my "plateau" weight, the Meridia seemed to quit working for me.
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it lifted my depression a little, but it did nothing for my appetite.
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Man did I lose weight on this drug. The mood altering side effect forced me to get off of it. UHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Worked for a couple of weeks and then stopped working for me.
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It worked for a few months by making me feel fuller and satisfied sooner, but then it seemed to lose it's effect.
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I've used it a couple of times and was able to lose up to 70 pounds, but it seemed to eventually become ineffective. The weight came back, and then some...
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meridia
I would ask your doctor why she is prescribing this med. You might want to read this link about it. Please read the safety concerns. You might even... [More] -
Reductil/Meridia Works great for me
meridia didnt work for me. the only thing that has worked so far is calorie reduction and exercise. [More] -
Reductil/Meridia Works great for me
I been using Reductil for 4 months now and it works great I heard from a friend if I jog a little with the medication I could loss faster. I follow... [More] -
Meridia/Reductil, Have you tried these?
Oh man, I don't think I would take that stuff, honestly. I think I would question my dr for prescribing it too. Just a piece of one site: Although n... [More] -
Meridia/Reductil, Have you tried these?
Has anyone tried Meridia or Reductil (the same thing, different brand names)? If so can you please tell me how they worked for you? When you noticed... [More]
