Can I drink alcohol if I am taking Sibutramine?

Expert answer:

No, you should not drink alcohol by taking sibutramine. Although the product manufacturer reports that single-dose sibutramine along with alcohol did not cause further changes in psychomotor performance or reasoning, it is not clear which exact dose to take safely. In addition, each individual may present a different reaction to the interaction of the drug with alcohol, which makes this ingestion not recommended, since there is no knowledge of the effects that can be caused.

Sibutramine is a medicine for the treatment of obesity that works by reducing hunger and increasing the feeling of satisfaction after eating (satiety). Its use must be accompanied by a program for food re-education, with a decrease in calorie intake and an increase in physical activity.

Sibutramine can only be purchased with a prescription and its use must be guided and accompanied by a physician who may be a general practitioner or an endocrinologist.