Reductil - 15MG

Drug Name: REDUCTIL

REDUCTIL - ORAL (Knoll AG)

COMMON REDUCTIL BRAND NAME(S):
Reductil

REDUCTIL USES:
Reductil is a medicine to help you lose weight. Reductil works by making you feel satisfied with less food. It helps control how much you eat. By eating less, it should be easier for you lose weight even if you have not been able to before. Reductil is recommended for overweight people with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or for overweight people with a BMI of 27 or higher if they have other medical risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

HOW TO USE REDUCTIL:
Take one (1) Reductil capsule a day. You can take Reductil on an empty stomach or after a meal.

REDUCTIL SIDE EFFECTS:
In studies the most common side effects of Reductil were: dry mouth, constipation, and insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Other side effects of Reductil that may occur include: headache, increased sweating, an increase in blood pressure, and an increase in heart rate. These side effects are generally mild, and have usually not caused people to stop taking Reductil. If you develop a symptom that you think might be a side effect, stop taking Reductil and notify your healthcare provider immediately so you can be advised on what to do. These symptoms include breathing difficulty, shortness of breath, chest pain, angina, rapid heart beats over 100 beats a minute, pounding or irregular heart beats, restlessness, lightheadedness, blackout spells, disorientation, depression, mental confusion, anxiety, nervousness, tremors, loss of muscle coordination, muscle stiffness or muscle rigidity, high fever, pain in the eyes, dilated pupils, shivering, sweating, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.

REDUCTIL PRECAUTIONS:
Some weight loss drugs have been associated with cardiac valve dysfunction (heart valve disease). In a study, patients who had received either Reductil or placebo (sugar pills) for periods of two weeks to 16 months were examined. Three out of 132 patients who had taken Reductil and two out of 77 patients who had taken the placebo were found to have heart valve disease.

REDUCTIL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
You cannot take Reductil if you are taking prescription medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is especially important to make sure you tell your doctor if you are taking MAOIs that are sometimes used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease. Serious, sometimes even fatal, reactions can occur if Reductil is taken at the same time MAOIs are taken.

If you are currently taking an MAOI, your doctor will want you to stop taking it for at least two (2) full weeks before starting you on Reductil.

If you are currently taking Reductil, your doctor will want you to stop taking it for at least two (2) full weeks before starting you on an MAOI.

Reductil should not be taken if you are taking other weight loss medications that act on the brain (for example: phentermine). This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications and herbal products. In addition to the above, a rare, but serious medical syndrome called the "serotonin syndrome" has been reported in patients when medications like Reductil are taken along with other drugs that may alter serotonin activity such as: drugs for depression, certain pain medications, the cough suppressant dextromethorphan found in many cough medicines, lithium, and the amino acid tryptophan. The syndrome requires immediate medical attention and may include one or more of the following symptoms: restlessness, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation, anxiety, agitation, weakness, tremor, lack of coordination, fever, shivering, sweating, vomiting and increased heart rate.

The effects of Reductil may be inhibited by ketoconazole (an anti-fungal medicine) and to a lesser degree erythromycin (an antibiotic medicine). You need to make sure your healthcare provider knows you are taking these medicines before you take Reductil. Many over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, as well as certain allergy products and decongestants, contain medicines such as phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine, or pseudoephedrine that may increase blood pressure or heart rate. Before taking these medications on your own, you should check with your healthcare provider to make sure it is safe to take these medicines if you are already taking Reductil.

REDUCTIL OVERDOSE:
If Reductil overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Reductil overdose may include fast heartbeat.

REDUCTIL NOTES:
Do not share Reductil with others. Reductil should be used in addition to a reduced calorie diet. Blood pressure and pulse may be measured and laboratory tests performed to monitor side effects.

MISSED REDUCTIL DOSE:
If you miss a Reductil dose, take Reductil as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next Reductil dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual Reductil dosing schedule. Do not double the Reductil dose to catch up.

REDUCTIL STORAGE:
Store Reductil at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store Reductil in a moist bathroom. Keep Reductil and all medications out of the reach of children.