Precautions and Warnings With Sibutramine

Precautions and warnings with sibutramine should be reviewed with your healthcare provider prior to beginning treatment. This includes telling him or her if you have a history of heart problems, liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma. You should also be aware of potential side effects of sibutramine and how they may be avoided. Precautions and warnings with sibutramine also extend to people with certain allergies and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate

Sibutramine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate (Meridia^®) if you have:

High blood pressure (hypertension)
Any heart problems
Had a stroke
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Glaucoma
Seizures or epilepsy
A bleeding disorder
Had problems with gallstones
Depression
An eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia
A history or drug or alcohol abuse
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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