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REDACT® (sibutramine HCl monohydrate)
Capsules C-IV Use and Safety Information
- REDACT is indicated for people who need to
lose 30 pounds or more depending on height,
and should be used in conjunction with a
reduced-calorie diet.
- REDACT is not for everyone, including people
who are allergic to any of the ingredients
of REDACT, those with anorexia nervosa,
bulimia nervosa, or who are taking monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or weight loss
medications to control your appetite.
- REDACT substantially increases blood
pressure or heart rate in some patients and
should not be given to patients with
uncontrolled or poorly controlled
hypertension, history of heart disease,
stroke, severe liver or kidney disease,
pregnant women or nursing mothers. REDACT
should be used cautiously in patients with a
history of hypertension, glaucoma, seizures,
or mild to moderate kidney disease. All
patients being treated with REDACT should
see their doctor as directed for regular
monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate.
- It is important that you tell your
healthcare provider about all current and
past medical problems. Do not take other
medicines with REDACT unless your doctor has
told you that it is okay to do so. Talk to
your doctor about all medications (including
prescriptions for depression, and those
which may increase risk of bleeding),
over-the-counter medicines, such as cough
and cold, and herbal products that you are
currently taking or have recently taken.
- REDACT is a controlled substance (CIV). This
means that REDACT can be a target for people
who abuse prescription medicines.
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The most common side effects include
headache, dry mouth, anorexia, constipation,
and insomnia.
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