Who Should Not Take REDACT

REDACT should not be taken by people who:

• Have uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure, because REDACT substantially increases blood pressure in some patients.

• Are taking prescription medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, Parkinson’s Disease, or any other disorder (for example: Eldepryl® (selegiline hydrochoride), Parnate® (tranylcypromine sulfate), Nardil® (phenelzine sulfate)).

• Are taking other weight loss medications that act on the brain (for example: phentermine). This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications and herbal products.

• Have had prior allergic reactions to REDACT or sibutramine.

• Have a diagnosis of coronary artery disease and/or who have angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain).

• Have arrhythmias (irregular heart beats).

• Have had a prior heart attack.

• Have a diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

• Have severe liver or kidney disease.

• Have had a stroke or symptoms of a stroke (transient ischemic attacks [TIAs]).

• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

• Are breast-feeding their infants.

• Are suffering from a major eating disorder anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

• Are under 16 years of age.

If you have any concerns or questions about whether or not you should take REDACT, talk to your doctor.

Important: It is very important that you make sure that your primary care doctor and all your other healthcare providers know what medications you take and what medical conditions and allergies you have.

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