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SIBUTRAMINE: 140 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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140
Total FAERS Reports
9 (6.4%)
Deaths Reported
27
Hospitalizations
140
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities
Nov 22, 1997
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status

FDA Application: 020632 ·

First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20230915

What Are the Most Common SIBUTRAMINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Weight decreased
48 reports (34.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Headache
27 reports (19.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Tachycardia
25 reports (17.9%)

All SIBUTRAMINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Weight decreased 48 34.3% 0 0
Headache 27 19.3% 0 9
Tachycardia 25 17.9% 0 0
Suspected counterfeit product 20 14.3% 0 3
Toxicity to various agents 19 13.6% 3 0
Palpitations 18 12.9% 0 5
Off label use 17 12.1% 1 1
Intentional product misuse 16 11.4% 1 1
Asthenia 15 10.7% 0 4
Hypertension 13 9.3% 2 2
Nausea 13 9.3% 0 1
Chest pain 12 8.6% 0 5
Dyspnoea 12 8.6% 0 6
Decreased appetite 11 7.9% 0 0
Insomnia 11 7.9% 0 6
Constipation 9 6.4% 0 4
Dizziness 9 6.4% 0 2
Amnesia 7 5.0% 0 6
Anxiety 7 5.0% 0 2
Sleep disorder 7 5.0% 0 1

Who Reports SIBUTRAMINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 84.5% female, 15.5% male. Average age: 36.2 years. Most reports from: FR. View detailed demographics →

Is SIBUTRAMINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 3 0 0
2010 3 0 2
2013 1 1 0
2014 3 0 1
2015 2 0 1
2017 2 0 0
2018 1 0 0
2019 1 0 0
2022 20 0 1
2023 50 0 11

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What Is SIBUTRAMINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Weight decreased 80
Product used for unknown indication 20
Obesity 9
Drug therapy 7

SIBUTRAMINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for SIBUTRAMINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.