Sibutramine and Phentermine medicines are both used for weight loss. Sibutramine is withdrawn from the market, for safety purposes. Both medicines are used to maintain weight. In this blog, we will understand the concepts of Sibutramine vs Phentermine. We can not take both medicines at a single time because Sibutramine can increase the side effects of Phentermine like nervousness, anxiety, and restlessness. A combination of Sibutramine and Phentermine can increase the risk of Serotonin syndrome, a serious illness that can cause confusion, hallucinations, seizures, BP change, an elevated heart rate, fever, and diarrhea.
We understand that it might be too much to grab all the concepts. So we are going to start from the very basics.
Introduction: Sibutramine vs Phentermine
What is Sibutramine?
Recently, Sibutramine has been restricted in Europe. It reduces appetite and increases energy expenditure by inhibiting Serotonin and Noradrenaline reuptake. Sibutramine is sold under the brand name Meridia. It is a medication used to manage obesity by helping to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness. Sibutramine is typically prescribed to those who are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. This works on the brain’s appetite control center by restricting the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters such as Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine. This leads to increased satisfaction and reduced food intake.
What is Phentermine?
Phentermine is used In short-term weight management. Many health authorities approved this medicine. Phentermine first works on the Central Nervous System, reducing hunger and increasing the feeling of fullness. Phentermine is also prescribed to those people who suffer from High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Diabetes. It is recommended for short-term use. Due to its dependence, tolerance, and side effects doctors do not prescribe this medicine to everyone.
Why do we use Sibutramine and Phentermine?
We use Phentermine for short-term treatment of managing weight in adults with a body weight index and we use Sibutramine for weight loss and maintenance of weight loss. It is used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and works with weight loss by setting up neurotransmitters within the brain.
How to use Sibutramine and Phentermine?
Sibutramine:
Sibutramine is sold in capsule form to take by mouth. It is usually prescribed to take once a day with or without food. Take this medicine on time every day. Follow all directions prescribed by your doctor. If you do not understand anything about your medicine and your illness then ask your doctor without any hesitation. Sibutramine can be habit-forming take it as usual as prescribed. Do not take it less or more than prescribed. Slimall is an alternative medicine to Sibutramine.
Your doctor starts your medication on a low dose and slowly increases your dose. Your doctor will stop your medication if you do not lose weight during the first 3 to 6 months of your treatment.
Phentermine:
Phentermine is sold in Tablets and extended-release capsules form. It usually is prescribed to take a single dose on a daily basis. Or you can take it three times a day 30 minutes before your meal. Follow all directions carefully which are prescribed by your doctor. Take it as your doctor prescribes do not take it less or more than your doctor’s prescription, It may cause addiction to these doses. Do not crush and chew the long-acting tablets that are made for only swallowing.
What are the side effects of Sibutramine and Phentermine?
Sibutramine:
Some side effects of Sibutramine are
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Mania
- Suicidal thoughts
- Suicide
- Dry mouth
- Acne
- Rashes
- Joint pain
- Chest pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
Phentermine:
Some side effects of Phentermine are
- Heart or Lung disease
- Severely high Blood pressure
- Low Blood sugar
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Tremor
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness
- Restlessness
- Behavioral changes
If you have potential Cardiovascular disease, it will worsen your condition, if your blood pressure increases you may suffer from heart stroke. This practice came to light when patients turned up at the government hospital complaining of several side effects. The slimming craze has taken Asia by storm over the last many years. In supermarkets and on the Internet many brands of diet pills are available which contain controlled substances. Doctors prescribed Phentermine because it is very efficient and effective.
Which is more effective Sibutramine vs Phentermine?
The weight loss effect of Phentermine can last for a short period of time. It can be addictive and ignorance may increase its weight loss effects, rendering it less effective with time. This medicine also serves to treat other medical conditions.
Phentermine’s low-cost generic is available. No low-cost generic is available in Sibutramine. Your doctor suggests the decision of the best pills for your health. He understands your health conditions and prescribes you the best-suited medicine. Do not take any medicine without a prescription it may cause an addiction habit in you. This condition makes your condition bad to worse.
Precautions Before taking Sibutramine and Phentermine
Sibutramine:
Before taking Sibutramine
- Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any allergy
- If you are taking other medicine tell your doctor
- Tell to your doctor if you are taking any other non-prescribed or herbal medicine
- If you have or had cancer, depression or other disease tell to your doctor.
- Tell to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Phentermine:
Before taking Phentermine
- If you are taking Phentermine and suffer from diabetes, then you may have to decrease your dose of Insulin.
- Do not take alcohol while you are taking Phentermine it may cause worse effects of the medicine.
- This medicine makes you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate any machine until you know the effect of this medication.
- If you are 65 or older then do not take Phentermine because it is not as safe as other medicines.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding tell your doctor, this medicine may be dangerous for you.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, glaucoma, or a history of drug abuse.
Summary
In this context, we learn the difference between Sibutramine and Phentermine, their side effects, their effects, precautions, uses, and reasons to use them.
In the case of an overdose call your doctor. Always take a list of prescriptions and non-prescription medicines you are taking and products also. Keep all medicine in a tight closed container out of reach of the child and store it at room temperature far from access to heat and moisture. Without a prescription do not take any medicine.
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