The drug for weight loss "Reduxin" appeared in pharmacies several years ago. Many Internet portals describe the properties of this drug and say that it is completely safe and does not cause addiction, even with prolonged use. However, is this really so, and how harmless is the drug Reduxin?
The instructions for the use of this tool for weight loss contain an impressive list of contraindications for its use: it is not only pregnancy and lactation, but also various diseases of the cardiovascular and digestive systems, taking some other drugs, etc. This fact alone makes one doubt safety this drug, and, as it turns out, not in vain.
Reduksin, a weight loss product (instructions for use, describes its properties in detail) is the so-called central-action drug, or anorexant. This means that it reduces appetite and contributes to a long-lasting feeling of satiety. This property of the drug "Reduxin", the use of which is unacceptable without the supervision of a doctor, is due to its active substance - sibutramine.
Sibutramine is a drug that has been used for many years in the complex treatment of obesity. Initially, it was developed by one of the American pharmaceutical companies as an antidepressant, but the results of the experiment did not meet expectations. Along the way, the ability of sibutramine was found to significantly reduce appetite, in addition, as it turned out, it promotes fat burning, increasing thermogenesis. As a result, sibutramine was officially registered in the United States as a drug to combat obesity. He was often recommended for admission not only for adults, but also for children with overweight.
However, after a few years, shocking facts were revealed. It turned out that sibutramine is characterized by many side effects, of which insomnia, nausea and a feeling of dry mouth were the most harmless. After serious research, this product was banned and withdrawn from sale in the United States and Europe. In Russia today, sibutramine, like the drugs containing it, is banned for free sale and can only be purchased by prescription. The unauthorized use of the drug "Reduxin", the dosage of which is clearly determined and adjusted by a specialist in each case, can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Sibutramine is an active ingredient in slimming drugs such as Meridia, Lindax, Slimia, Goldline (the sale of some of them has already been suspended by manufacturers). As for the indications for the use of sibutramine-containing agents, the experts have the same opinion: the Reduxin drug, the instructions for use of which contain relevant information, and any analogue of it can be recommended only in one case - if an overweight patient poses a serious threat to health, and all other measures aimed at reducing it did not bring any effect. The patient’s body mass index should not be lower than 27 kg / m2.
As for the contraindications to the use of this drug, in addition to the above, these include the presence of organic causes of the patient’s overweight - hormonal disorders, metabolic disorders, and others. It is strictly forbidden to take the drug "Reduxin" with violations of the kidneys and liver, glaucoma, mental illness. It is contraindicated in elderly patients, as well as children and adolescents. In addition, the drug "Reduxin" (instructions for use draws special attention to this) can not be prescribed to people with severe alcohol or drug addiction.
However, even if the drug was officially recommended for use by a specialist and there were all indications for this, you should be aware of possible side effects: increased blood pressure, tachycardia, headaches, constipation, nausea, and others. At the slightest deterioration in well-being, it is necessary to consult your doctor, as, among other things, individual intolerance to sibutramine is also possible.