Harmful Effects Of Weight Loss Pills Containing Sibutramine
Harmful Effects Of Weight Loss Pills Containing Sibutramine
In March this year the Health Department of Hong Kong requested the citizens to avoid taking a weight loss pill called "Marsha Slim Plus", that contained an undisclosed ingredient called sibutramine and its analogue and phenolphthalein. One month prior this announcement EMEA (European Medicines Agency) requested ban on Reductil (Meridia called in U.S). This is another weight loss pill that contained sibutramine. These pills increased the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The risk of taking these pills is far greater then the benefits. Sibutramine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system of our body as a result the inhibition of stomach and intestinal motility occurs. A lot of people use this characteristic as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The side effect includes high heart and blood pressure rate, psychosis and convulsions. Phenolphthalein was used for curing constipation but later it was found that it can cause cancer in our body. A clinical trial was conducted with 10,000 patients and it was found that Reductil could cause heart problems like heart attack and strokes. It can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. The Food and Drug Administration in United States also claimed in one of its report that this pill increases the chances of stroke and heart attack in people with cardiovascular problems. Due to this the people who already have high blood pressure, kidney problems and heart diseases are more venerable to get the side effects of these pills containing sibutramine. The situation becomes worse as people who are obese only take these pills and they normally have heart problems. It is also advised that people under the age of 16 should not take these pills. According to the U.S government report there has been 17 deaths and 2,094 suspected adverse reactions reported after using Reductil. 6 out of 7 deaths were caused due to stroke and other heart problems. Many of the weight loss products contains certain chemicals that are very harmful to our health especially people with heart condition or other health issue. According to the department of Health official in Hong Kong "The weight loss pills should be taken with balanced diet and proper exercise. You must consult a doctor or a physician before starting these weight loss pills."