More about Slimex (When not to take Slimex)

Jun 07
2010

Before you take Slimex

When you must not take Slimex

Do not take Slimex if:

  • you are elderly (over the age 65) or a child (under the age of 18).
    There is not enough experience with the use of Slimex in these groups.
  • you have an allergy to Slimex or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include an itchy rash and skin blisters.
  • you are or intend to become pregnant or breast-feed. Like most medicines, Slimex is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
  • the expiry date printed on the pack has passed.
  • the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or if the capsules look damaged.

Do not take Slimex if you have one of the following medical conditions:

  • You have an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
  • Your overweight or obesity is due to a disease.
  • You have a psychiatric or mental illness, eg bipolar disease (manic-depression).
  • You have hyperthyroidism (i.e. an overactive thyroid gland).
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What is Slimex (sibutramine 15mg)?

Apr 30
2010

What Slimex (sibutramine 15mg) is used for:

Slimex 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 Slimex . For the best results Slimex should be used in combination with a calorie controlled diet and a regular exercise routine. The intent of Slimex is to assist with moderate weight loss over 6 months (5-10%) – 9 months for diabetics – when used with a diet and exercise programme. This is in accordance with modern weight-loss practice, which emphasises that moderate weight loss achieves significant health improvement. 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, Slimex 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.

Slimex 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) Slimex 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. However, there will still be fluctuations in your weight loss as the body uses many mechanisms to maintain your weight. This could be a reason some people do not achieve any benefit from Slimex .

Slimex is NOT meant to result in “overnight” weight-loss. A healthy rate of weight-loss is ½ to 1kg per week. Even though some people notice an effect on the size of their meals within a few days, it can take longer for others. Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks and continues for up to 6 months (although in some people eg diabetics, it could take longer). Once your weight plateaus, continue to take Slimex , which will help sustain weight loss.

Continuing to take Slimex will help you maintain this new lower weight and assist to prevent weight being regained.

Slimex is not addictive or habit forming and has been approved for long-term use in weight management.

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What is Sibutramine (Slimex)?

Apr 26
2010

What is sibutramine?

Sibutramine affects chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance.

Sibutramine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Sibutramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about sibutramine?

Do not use sibutramine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use sibutramine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. You should not take sibutramine if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia), if you are taking stimulant diet pills, or if you have a history of coronary artery disease, stroke, or heart disease.

Before taking sibutramine, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, depression, underactive thyroid, seizures, a bleeding disorder, a history of gallstones, or if you are older than 65 or younger than 16.

Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, especially antidepressants, cold or allergy medication, narcotic pain medicine, or migraine headache medicines.

Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medication for 4 weeks along with a low calorie diet.

How should I take sibutramine?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Sibutramine is usually taken once daily. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Sibutramine can be taken with or without food. Read the rest of this entry »