Reductil is one of the most prescribed weight loss pills in modern times. Considered both safe and effective, Reductil is helping thousands of overweight people shed extra pounds and get in shape. By virtue of its active ingredient Sibutramine, which works as an appetite suppressant, Reductil curbs the appetite of people so that they do not tend to overeat. Thus by putting a control on calorie input Reductil helps people lose as much as 10-15% of their body weight. 




But, Reductil is no ‘magic pill’. The drug should be taken only when other methods of weight loss such as dieting and exercise have not proved effective. And, even while taking people are advised to eat low-calorie diet and follow exercise regimen to achieve their weight loss goal.


Reductil (sibutramine) is marketed by Abott Pharmaceuticals in Europe and most other countries. In the US, Sibutramine is sold by the name of Meridia. It may also be noted that Reductil (sibutramine) is a prescription only weight loss pill and should only be taken after consultation with a doctor.


About Reductil

Reductil (sibutramine) helps you lose weight by making you feel ‘full’ even when you have eaten less.


When we eat enough, the cells in our brain release two naturally occurring chemicals called noradrenaline and serotonin. These chemicals are responsible for moderating mood and various other processes in the brain. As soon as the levels of these chemicals go up to a certain level we get a feeling of being ‘full’ and we stop eating. Following this, noradrenaline and serotonin are re-absorbed in the nerve cells and eventually the levels of these chemicals go down to levels that cause the feeling of hunger and we eat again.


Reductil targets this very mechanism of our brain that makes us feel ‘full’ and cause us to feel ‘hungry’. Sibutramine, the active ingredient in Reductil works by preventing the re-absorption of noradrenaline and serotonin. Hence, the levels of these chemicals remain at higher levels for people who take Reductil. This means, people on Reductil will feel full after eating lesser food and the appetite between meals will be suppressed.


People on Reductil therefore successfully lose weight as they take reduced size of meals and will have a reduced tendency to indulge in snacks in between meals.


Reductil Diet Pills

Reductil has been studied for efficacy in various clinical studies. It was seen that when used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and appropriate physical exercise, Reductil diet pills helped 77% of patients achieve weight loss that benefited their health.


Reductil diet pills are approved for use for 12 months. The drug promotes gradual weight loss over this period. Clinical studies have shown that people who use Reductil along with a sensible lifestyle lose two or three times more weight as compared to those who try to shed weight by dieting and exercise alone.


Reductil (sibutramine) is a prescription only drug and should be taken only after consultation with a doctor. Reductil diet pills are recommended for use by people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above. Reductil may also be used by people with a BMI of 27 or above if they have other obesity related risk factors such as Type II diabetes or high cholesterol.


Reductil diet pills come in the form of capsules in the dosage strength of 10mg and 15mg. The standard recommended dosage of Reductil is one 10mg or 15mg pill once a day taken at least an hour before eating. For best results, you may take Reductil diet pill in the morning just before your first meal.


Side Effects of Reductil

Like all prescription medicines Reductil (sibutramine) also comes with certain side effects. Commonly reported side effects of Reductil diet pills include constipation, anxiety, mild headache, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, and reduction in the ability to drive or operate machinery safely. These side effects are mild in nature and usually occur only in the first few weeks of the treatment.


Severe side effects of Reductil include allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, face or hives), irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, severe headache, blurred vision, or seizures. If you notice any of these side effects stop taking Reductil immediately and consult your doctor immediately.