Sibutramine and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Nut...
• September 13, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Before I go into this product, it should be noted, normally I am against any weight loss medicine. However, after being on a restricted calorie diet and exercise regime with no results over a three-month period, my doctor and I decided to try this medicine in combination with what I am doing already. So far, this is day 4 of using Meridia and my weight has dropped 3.6 lbs, with mild side effects being anxiousness. The first day I felt spacy, but that subsided, and now I have ZERO appetite. I will post again later this month, but as of right now, I am thrilled at the results. This medicine is pricey, but to me, was worth every penny."

• Jam...
• May 9, 2010

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 (15 mg). My weight was 240 lbs 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 231 lbs in 1.5 weeks. Sadly, this weight loss came with major dysphoric side effects, such as tremors, anxiety, muscle twitch, insomnia, mood swings, akathisia, 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."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2009

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 heartbeat) 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 doctor 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."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking 10 mg since Nov. 5, 2009. I have gone from 203 to 177. I went off for two weeks this past month, and I have not gained but have stayed the same. During my time off, however, I had times of high anxiety and irritability, especially when starting the medication again. My blood pressure and pulse rate have been fine. I have had some constipation problems. I think my Dr. will raise my dose to 15 mg at my next appointment. My goal weight is 150. I feel so much better. It has helped with mild depression as well. Good luck."