Sibutramine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I commented before - 9 days in and I had lost 6lbs. Just went today for my 1 month doctors visit to see my progress. I have lost 14.7lbs and my already normal blood pressure actually dropped into an even healthier number! Still taking 10mg daily and still no side effects other then I'm a bit more thirsty and my mouth has a mildly strange taste sometimes. So all good news! I am starting to feel excited about the way I look and feel again.. 1st time in a few years. Lets hope it continues on this path.. My doctor was thrilled with my results!"

• James...
• May 9, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I decided to start taking sibutramine to lose weight that I had gained last year. I chose this because you can use it long-term, unlike the stimulants. When I first started it I barely noticed any effects (15mg). My weight was 240lbs starting. Then, about a week in I started to notice a major reduction in appetite and was doing quite well. I was able to get down to 231lbs in 1.5 weeks. Sadly this weight loss came with major dysphoric side-effects, such as tremors, anxiety, muscle twitch, insomnia, mood swings, akathesia, etc. It felt like I was poisoned/going crazy. Therefore, I had to stop it. I wish I could have continued as the weight loss was going great. Bad reactions stopped after discontinuing the sibutramine."

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• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2016

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• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Meridia for one year under my doctor's supervision. During that time I have lost 108 pounds. My doctor has been able to gradually take me off of all 3 blood pressure prescriptions, simvastatin and metformin. It has been very effective in helping me control my appetite and thus lose weight. I have increased energy, sex drive, and generally a much better disposition and outlook on life. It has been great for me. I have another 12 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight of 174. Once that is achieved, he intends to keep me on Meridia for another 6 months to enable my body to achieve the correct amount of Leptin production necessary to maintain my new weight and prevent me from regaining the 120 lbs I will have lost."

• Shell
• February 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lose more weight when I combine this pill with weight watchers or the equivalent. I don't feel hungry and can easily skip a meal. It does increase your heart rate so cut out all excess caffeine or you won't feel well at all. Terrible cramping and urgent bowel voids if you eat fatty foods on this medication so stick with a healthy diet plan. After I plateau around week 8 I double my daily dose and started losing again. It's becoming harder to get online"

• dinker
• August 25, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "YOU MUST BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE AND DO YOUR RESEARCH about Meridia AND the current drugs you are taking! I was overweight, diabetic, with high blood pressure and high liver enzymes. My doctor thought more pills and/or shots or increasing dosages was the answer to everything. I was on 11 different medicines and had no energy and just wanted to sleep all the time. Doctor prescribed Meridia, nothing happened. 4 weeks later, she increased the dose, no change. So I was complaining about not losing any weight and someone said "maybe there's a drug interaction with something you're already taking". I never even considered that. Went online and gee-whiz and bang it wasn't just the Meridia, there were several interactions going on! DON'T DO THIS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR! I went off all the medicines and started from scratch. Began with 2 of the diabetic and 1 blood pressure medicine. My appetite dropped immediately. Took sugar and blood pressure readings every 4 hours for a week. My sugar and blood pressure stayed normal. So I added the Meridia. I ate only half servings of whatever I wanted other than sweets. MY GOAL WAS NOT TO DIET BUT TO LEARN A NEW EATING BEHAVIOR. My weight was 199.5lbs and now 6 weeks later I've lost 16 pounds (2-3 pounds a week). Had to reduce the dose of my diabetic medicines two times. (I'm totally off the insulin). Now I only take the 2 diabetic and 1 blood pressure medicine and the Meridia (15mg) daily. I feel good and have normal energy. I have very mild nausea every day and get massive heartburn if I eat to many carbohydrates. The cost is $196.00 a month. But this is well worth it to get my weight stable and improve my health."

• strbr...
• April 11, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started takeing Meridia in November of 2008. When I started I was 220 lbs. I now weigh 179lbs. I have arthritis in both knees and it's hard to exercise but with the extra weight off I find I can go for walks now. I have had one good side effect with Meridia that is not on the list. I used to suffer from migraines. I was having at least 4 a month. Since I started taking Meridia my migraines have gone down to 1 every other month. Told my doctor and she was shocked, and happy for me."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried this drug out a year ago. Very expensive and worked wonderful in controlling my cravings and appetite but then the side effects started. I had horrible headaches. This is not a symptom I could deal with so I had to give it up. Hopefully it won't cause headaches for many people, but if it does, I'm so sorry because they truly hurt."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Meridia in February 2009. I weighed 190lbs. I eat healthier, don't crave junk food anymore and walk for about an hour every day or sometimes every other day. I now weigh 149lbs and have so much energy. It's expensive but worth it."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 31 and have been on Meridia since April 29, 2009. I have to date lost 28lbs. I have not experienced any major side effects besides dry mouth, which usually goes away with water. The pills are expensive since they are not covered by my insurance. Therefore I don't plan on being on them for more then 5-6 months. I work out a few times a week and really watch what I eat. If you don't change your eating habits you will definitely gain all the weight back. I wish you all success."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "At 30, I've been a size 14 my whole adult life. I started Meridia one year ago at 185lbs following the birth of my second son, and although I plateaued for several months around the holidays, I'm now 140lbs and nearly a size 4."

• 2Much
• November 18, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Meridia for almost a week now. I have not weighed myself due to the fact I hate the scale. The drug took effect after about 2 days where I can honestly say that my cravings/snack sessions have ceased, I have begun to try portion control, and it seems to work (where I am satisfied with a lot less). I am not constipated and I do feel like I have more energy, but I'm still able to get a decent nights sleep. I notice if I exercise (even if I don't feel like it) I get energy. My blood pressure is fine thus far, but I will continue to monitor it as I progress. No headaches, or break through bleeding, no stomach aches. I have a slight lower back ache, but that may be to the sit ups being done improperly."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was under doctors care on Meridia for weight loss for about a year. I had consistent normal blood pressure all my life. My blood pressure started to go up slowly, which seemed okay with the doctor at the time. Well, now I am off this drug and on blood pressure medicines for life! Without the blood pressure medicines, my pressure is high all the time. My doctor said this can happen when a drug sparks it. BE CAREFUL with Meridia!"

• Sandra
• June 5, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Meridia since April 1 and went for my weigh in again, and as of June 5 I have lost 22 lbs. I have had no side effects at all. I have tried everything in the past to lose weight and this is the only product that has worked for me. I give it 10/10."

• Whate...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2022

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It really was upsetting this drug was removed from the market in 2010. I lost 98lbs by 2 years with the help of Meridia. It was nice to see immediate results with my weight after I made behavioral changes. This helped motivate me to do more behavioral changes, eating less and exercising more. Now most of my weight is back and everything is, once again, a struggle..."

• Cammers
• March 12, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Meridia in 2000, I lost 60 pounds in 6 months. I had no side effects, the only thing I noticed was that my tastes changed, I didn't want the fried foods or the sweets. I never knowingly changed my eating habits, it just happened. I have to confess, in the nine years I have gained 40 pounds but I can pinpoint the cause of each group of weight gain. I gained 10 pounds undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer (they say it is due to eating comfort foods...like a bowl of ice cream every night for the eight months I was undergoing chemo and radiation), 10 pounds when I had shoulder surgery 2 years later and 20 this 2 years ago when I quit smoking. I am considering going back on the pill as I am a firm believer that it works."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had 6 weeks to plan my wedding, and I wanted to look my best. I started taking Meridia and I lost over 15 pounds in the 6 weeks. It helped so much with the cravings and late night eating. I didn't even want to look at food. Plus, it made me feel happy. It got me through a very difficult time in my life while trying to plan a wedding. Rather expensive, but worth it. No noticeable side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have used this drug before when I weighed 265lbs. I went off of this drug because it became to expensive but I weighed 190lbs after three months. This pill really works, but you have to at least eat less and try to be more active, that's all I did. Plus when your weight is on the 200's its easier to get the excess weight off. This medicine is expensive but it is worth it."

• voyag...
• May 14, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After much research and visits with my physician, I have decided to give it a try. Although it is costly ($135!!) I am hopeful that it will AID in my weightloss goal. So I took my first dose today, not sure if I'm just mentally in the right frame of mind since it is only day 1 but I have zero appetite whatsoever, actually had to force myself to eat something. Food seems unappealing right now, so it makes it easier to select healthy choices. No side effects (yet). Best of luck to everyone in their endeavors to a healthy body!"

• Very...
• March 22, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Meridia 10 mg for approximately a week and a half. The only side effect that I have had is jittery sleep (i.e. I wake up a few times throughout the night and am very alert but can go right back to sleep - its odd! I am usually a VERY heavy sleeper) but this is no deal-breaker...Meridia has already been extremely effective - I have lost 6 pounds in a week and a half. I am about 40 lbs overweight so I still have a long way to go but it is such a relief that this is getting the ball rolling - the weight loss finally feels surmountable. Other reviewers are certainly correct - you do have to put in effort on this medication - it isn't a magic pill. I have stuck religiously to a 1200 cal diet & cardio for 30 min 5 days/week."

• theun...
• October 21, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Works well to control appetite by making you feel fuller, longer. I need this medication because I am overweight from certain medicines I take (for bipolar affective disorder), which cause an unrelenting appetite. Not good if you have poorly controlled hypertension, but mine is controlled with medication and I monitor it every few days. Watch if you take it with an antidepressant (become familiar with the symptoms of "serotonin syndrome" which is a dangerous condition which can result from the combination of the two medicines). Not covered by my health insurance-Rx plan; will cost over $100.00 cash a month. You can maximize the benefits of this medicine if you combine it with reduced food intake, better food choices, and increased physical activity."

• kings
• May 1, 2010

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "At a starting weight of 162lbs, I was about 30lbs overweight. I have taken Meridia for exactly one month and have had no side effects. I lost 10lbs by taking the pill, watching calories and exercising. I make sure I exercise for 30 minutes at least 4 times per week. I am happy with the medicine. I believe it's important to learn to have better habits while you are on it. Going off the medicine should not cause weight gain unless you start consuming more calories or aren't exercising."

• missc...
• June 15, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have now been on Meridia since May 25, 09 and am happy with the results. I started walking 20-30 minutes once a day three times a week. I don't have the usual cravings for carbohydrates or sweet and salty foods, and for once I feel like I have control over my appetite, thanks to Meridia. I was also approved for one year on my insurance. When I started, I weighed in at 239 lbs, so far I have lost 6lbs. Good luck to you all."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 11.5 lbs in the first six weeks of taking this drug. However, the first week the side effects were horrible (anxiety, insomnia, irregular heart beat) until my body got used to the product. As I enter week 7 of my 3 month course, I find that Meridia is having an opposite effect on my appetite. I am constantly hungry at this point. My Dr will probably have to increase my dose for the next month. Please keep in mind that YOU have to do everything you can to control your own diet and exercise schedule. This is not a miracle drug, but something to get you over the hill for a short period of time until you are comfortable enough to continue weight loss of your free will. Hope this helps. Good luck to all."

• Sulaone
• August 27, 2009

Meridia (sibutramine) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Meridia 3 weeks ago. In the first week I lost 6 lbs BUT, I totally cut out all major Carbs, e.g. bread, rice, fries. It definitely got me in the right frame of mind to eat better, since it is not cheap, I was determined to go through with it. Yes it works, if you're determined. SIDE EFFECTS: Terrible taste in mouth (can live with that). Constipation - a little concerning but when it got bad, I skipped taking the drug for a couple of days and it would be normal. Another concerning side effect that is listed, is blood in the stool or bad period pains. I have not had a period in 4 years and got one after taking the drug for 2 weeks. I am going to put the drug on hold for a bit and try it again in a few weeks. Recommended ? YES"