Obestat

(Meridia, Raductil, Reductil, Vintix, Sibutramine HCL, Ectiva, Aderan, Sibutral, Sibutramina, Sibutraminum, Leptos)

Now Obestat by Cipla has been deleted from our shop. Instead of it we offer Reductil and Meridia/Reductil (Generic)- another brand names of Sibutramine hydrochloride.

Obestat Review

Obestat (generic name: sibutramine hydrochloride) is proven effective therapy used to loose weight for health measures and should not be looked at as a cosmetic to look slim.

Obestat is Generic Meridia, known outside the US as Reductil.

Obestat is made in India. Even though it contains the exact same chemical as Reductil / Meridia its cost is significantly less than that of Reductil / Meridia.

It’s only suitable for people with a BMI of more than 30 or for people with a BMI of more than 27 who also have other health problems such as diabetes or high blood cholesterol. It should also only be prescribed to people in these categories who have found it difficult to lose weight by diet and exercise alone.

Obestat beats down your appetite and is widely used in combination with your dietary plan to reduce weight. When used along with a low calorie diet plan, can reduce weight faster.

Obestat – How does it work?

Obestat works by indirectly boosting levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain – two neurotransmitters or chemicals that act on the part of the brain that tells us how hungry or full we feel. When there are more chemicals in this part of the brain, the brain gets more messages to say we feel full. This means we feel more satisfied with less food, so eat smaller amounts and lose weight.

Obestat - How to take?

At the start of your treatment Obestat is usually prescribed for a period of four weeks.

The recommended starting dose of Obestat is one 10mg capsule administered once daily with or without food.

If there is inadequate weight loss (ie less than 2kg) after 4 weeks, the dose may be increased to one 15mg capsule once daily provided 10mg was well tolerated. Blood pressure and heart rate changes should be taken into account when deciding to increase the dose.

Doses above 15mg daily are not recommended. In most of the clinical trials, Obestat was given in the morning.

The patient is kept under observation by the doctor in this period of four weeks to check for any signs of weight loss or side effects. Your blood pressure and heart rate is also monitored carefully.

Obestat Side Effects

Obestat is generally well tolerated.

Dry mouth, anorexia, insomnia and constipation are the commonly observed side effects. Convulsions have been reported in patients who had potentially predisposing factors for seizures. Ecchymosis/bleeding have been observed due to its possible effects on platelet function as a result of its effect on serotonin uptake.

Other side effects observed are diarrhea, flatulence, gastroenteritis, peripheral oedema, arthritis, agitation, hypertonia, bronchitis, pruritis and menstrual disorders.

Obestat Precautions

Obestat should not be taken by people who are taking MAOIs, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

If you are sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients in Obestat, or if you have a serious eating disorder, you should not take Obestat.

It is also not recommended for people who are already taking some other kind of medication for weight loss. Other medications that may affect the way Obestat works include medicines for coughs, colds, migraines, depression, or pain, or medications that contain narcotics, lithium, tryptophan, or antibiotics.

Obestat is not intended for use in obese children under 18 years as safety and efficacy in this population has not been established.

Obestat is not intended for use in elderly patients over 65 years of age as safety and efficacy in this population has not been established.

It is not recommended that you take Obestat if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and if you could become pregnant. It is not recommended for nursing mothers.

Obestat Storage

Store Obestat at room temperature, away from heat and moisture in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.