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Reductil Sibutramine is one of the most popular and frequently prescribed drug for weight loss. Reductil Sibutramine was first approved for sale in EU in 1999. But as Reductil reported to increase the chances of heart attacks or strokes in patients, Eurpean Medicines Agency have asked doctors in Europe to stop prescribing Reductil anti obesity drug. This decision was taken to avoid any furher health complications if the drug is continued.

Detailed News:http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jan/22/reductil-banned-in-europe

Reductil is an effective prescription-only weight loss drug. The medicine should however be taken with caution only after consulting a doctor. And while discussing Reductil, it is imperative to inform the doctor about your medical conditions and the medicines that you might be taking. This is because Reductil is not meant to be used in conjunction with certain medicines or by people who suffer from certain medical conditions. Below, we also discuss conditions in which Reductil should no be taken by people.

Do not take Reductil if you:

• Are over 65 years or under 18 years of age
• Have a BMI lower than 30
• Have known sensitivity to any of the ingredients in Reductil
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
• Have a history of psychiatric or mental illness, such as manic-depression or if you have had seizures (epilepsy or convulsions)
• Have hyperthyroidism
• Have high blood pressure that remains uncontrolled by drugs
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Have heart disease caused by poor blood flow in the blood vessels of the heart (e.g. angina)
• Have changes in heart rate or if you have had a stroke
• Have a swelling of the prostate gland that makes it difficult to pass urine
• Have narrow angle glaucoma
• Have a history of drug, medication or alcohol abuse
• Are taking any medicine for depression
• Are taking another medicine to lose weight including over-the-counter medicines or herbal products
• Are taking a medicine that affects your alertness e.g. tranquillisers, antidepressants or tryptophan

Side effects of Reductil
Like all other medicines, Reductil slimming pills too comes with certain side effects. However, most patients experience either no or very moderate side effects. Besides, most side effects may only last for a few days until the body adjusts to the medication. Some of the most commonly reported side effects of Reductil include headache, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite and difficulty sleeping. Less common side effects of Reductil include an increase in blood pressure and increase in heart rate. It is suggested you get your blood pressure monitored by your doctor regularly when taking Reductil Sibutramine. If you find that any of the side effects have become severe or if they last for 5-7 days, then stop the treatment and get advice from your doctor.

The modern yet sedentary lifestyles are making most people overweight or obese. It means they are gaining more extra body weight than the required healthy standard weight. Moreover, the unhealthy eating habits are also responsible for it to a great extent.

If you feel you are gaining a bit extra body weight, you can reduce it by exercising more and checking your eating habits. Within days, you can get back to a healthy body shape. However, exercising and healthy diet alone won’t be adequate if you are clinically obese. You need to combine it with any suitable medical treatment drugs.

You can find a variety of weight loss drugs that are easily available on the market. Most of them are available over-the-counter and some are available on a prescription from a doctor only. The prescription-only drugs are considered more effective than many over-the-counter weight loss drugs. However, some over-the-counter drugs like Alli can be quite effective for natural weight loss.

Prescription weight loss medicines
The most popular choices in prescription weight loss drugs are Reductil and Xenical. Both are oral pills that work differently for a common goal of weight loss. Reductil is an appetite suppressant whilst Xenical is a lipase inhibitor that works in the digestive system of the body. It’s up to the doctor to prescribe the most suitable pill for your weight loss treatment after your thorough check up.

The main active ingredient in Reductil is sibutramine that works as an appetite suppressant by controlling your hunger. It alters the levels of two brain chemicals- serotonin and noradrenaline that mainly give the signals of hunger. Subsequently, you may feel less hungry and get full by eating small amounts of food unlike before when you had to eat more food. On the other hand, Xenical inhibits the activity of Lipase, an enzyme, and blocks about one-third of the dietary fats from getting absorbed in the body.

Both the above treatments have proven to be extremely helpful for people with their weight loss. These are also available online and you can also check your suitability for them online by accessing any reliable online clinic or source.