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Meridia (Sibutramine) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Meridia (Sibutramine). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (15)
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Cases resulting in a serious event (14)
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Cases resulting in hospitalization (7)
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Cases resulting in disability (4)
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Cases resulting in other serious reactions (7)
     Headache (2)Cataract (1)Visual Acuity Reduced (1)more >>

Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Canada on 2007-10-08

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Surgery, Brain Oedema, Headache, Hypertension

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Meridia
    Administration route: Oral

Pethidine
    Dosage: not reported
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Canada on 2007-10-08

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vitreous Haemorrhage

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)



Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-25

Patient: female, weighing 77.6 kg (170.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Arrested Labour, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)



Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-04-16

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Pyrexia, Hyperhidrosis, Pericardial Effusion, Cardiomegaly, Dyspnoea Exertional, Fatigue, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cough, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Chest Discomfort, Respiratory Distress, Flushing, Dysphonia, Insomnia, Mitral Valve Incompetence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine



Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-13

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Menstruation Delayed, Abortion Spontaneous

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)



Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-01

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)



Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-22

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Wheezing, Pyrexia, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Hyperhidrosis, Pericardial Effusion, Cardiomegaly, Fatigue, Dyspnoea Exertional, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Sensation of Pressure, Respiratory Distress, Costochondritis, Discomfort, Flushing, Anxiety, Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Dysphonia, Ventricular Dysfunction, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine



Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2007-02-16

Patient: female, weighing 81.0 kg (178.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperthyroidism

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium



Adverse event in female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2007-02-16

Patient: female, weighing 133.0 kg (292.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Pruritus, Skin Ulcer, Skin Lesion, Rash Macular

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Enelbin Retard; Warfarin Sodium; Ibuprofen; Dibenzepin Hydrochloride



Adverse event in 40 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-06

Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 123.4 kg (271.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Vision Blurred, Headache

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Celexa



Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-05

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Pyrexia, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Hyperhidrosis, Cardiomegaly, Pericardial Effusion, Dyspnoea Exertional, Fatigue, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Respiratory Distress, Flushing, Dysphonia, Ventricular Dysfunction, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin HCL; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine



Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-01-31

Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Hypertension, Dilatation Ventricular, Pyrexia, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Hyperhidrosis, Cardiomegaly, Pericardial Effusion, Dyspnoea Exertional, Fatigue, Palpitations, Chest Pain, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Chest Discomfort, Respiratory Distress, Flushing, Dysphonia, Ventricular Dysfunction, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Dexedrine
    Dosage: 5mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-08-01

Adderall 10
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Meridia
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Paxil CR; Ciprofloxacin HCL; Lexapro; Vicodin; Effexor; Diazepam; Lodine



Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2007-01-25

Patient: 58 year old female, weighing 127.0 kg (279.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cataract, Visual Acuity Reduced

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin Hydrochloride; Insulin Human; Betaxolol Hydrochloride; Amlodipine; Spironolactone; Doxazosin Mesylate; Cilazapril; Furosemide; Fenoratio Retard; Zilorik; Gliclazide



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2007-01-19

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 133.0 kg (292.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Skin Ulcer, Rash Macular

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Enelbin Retard; Warfarin Sodium; Ibuprofen; Ibuprofen; Dibenzepin Hydrochloride



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Meridia (Sibutramine)

Reported by a physician from Czech Republic on 2007-01-12

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 133.0 kg (292.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Pruritus, Hypersensitivity, Vein Disorder, Skin Ulcer, Erysipelas, Rash Macular

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Meridia (Sibutramine)

Other drugs received by patient: Enelbin Retard; Warfarin Sodium; Ibuprofen; Ibuprofen; Dibenzepin Hydrochloride

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