Sibutramine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Meridia

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some of these effects, such as high blood pressure, may not have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. While you are taking sibutramine, your doctor will check your blood pressure and heart rate at regular visits.

Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Achiness; chills; fast or irregular heartbeat; increased blood pressure; mental depression; painful menstruation; swelling of body or of feet and ankles

Rare

Bruising or red spots or patches on skin; convulsions (seizures); excessive bleeding following injury; headache (severe); rapidly changing moods; skin rash; weight gain (unusual)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Anxiety; constipation; dizziness; dryness of mouth; headache; irritability or unusual impatience; nervousness; stuffy or runny nose; trouble in sleeping

Less common

Abdominal pain; back pain; burning, itching, prickling, or tingling of skin; change in sense of taste; diarrhea; drowsiness; increase in appetite; increased sweating; increased thirst; indigestion; nausea; unusual warmth or flushing of skin

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.