Expert answer:
The side effects of sibutramine are:
- Dry mouth;
- Constipation;
- Headache;
- Psychomotor agitation, nervousness, anxiety, delirium;
- Sweating (sweating);
- Sleep disorders, for example, insomnia;
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate;
- Nausea;
- Alteration of the palate.
The side effects of sibutramine are usually transient. However, if the side effects are persistent or have an intensity that interferes with daily activities, the person should talk to the doctor about the possibility of adjusting the dosage or even suspending the medication.
Sibutramine is a medicine used to treat obesity because it reduces hunger and increases the feeling of satiety.
Its use must be guided and accompanied by the general practitioner or endocrinologist.
