Friday, August 3, 2012

Meridia Sibutramine remains the No.1 Weight Loss Pill

Sibutramine for Weight Loss is marketed under the brand name Meridia in the U.S and Reductil in Europe.
It is usually prescribed if a patient has a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, or if she or he suffers from obesity-related medical problems like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Meridia, the brand name for sibutramine, is a prescription obesity drug that helps to control the appetite. Meridia works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, all of which are neurotrasmitters responsible for creating feelings of satiety and decreased hunger. When their reuptake is inhibited, there are more of these neurotransmitters circulating in the system, which increases feelings of satiety and decreases the appetite. Because of this function, Meridia is part of a family of medicines called SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. There are many other famous SSRI drugs but Meridia is the first in this family to be used specifically for weight loss. 

 For best results, Meridia should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and plenty of physical activity. These three together can aid in weight-loss more quickly and efficiently than any one of them alone. However, without the supporting and continued practices of diet and exercise, most people will gain back whatever weight they lost soon after popping their last pill.
If you start taking Meridia, it's good to be aware of the side effects that may come with it, like dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, sleeplessness, and headache.