“After eating the weight loss drug Sibutramine, you must not drink grapefruit juice, otherwise it may cause strong adverse reactions.” An expert from the China Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products pointed out a few days ago that drug weight loss often leads to adverse reactions, and the public should exercise caution. .
Weight loss has become fashionable, but it is pointed out that obesity is only defined as being over 25 percent fat for men and 30 percent for women. Experts suggest that the public should lose weight by dieting and exercising first. If they only lose less than 10% of their body weight after 3 months, they should consider medicines to lose weight.
According to the introduction, the two weight loss drugs currently occupying the weight loss drug market are sibutramine and orlistat, both of which can cause different degrees of adverse reactions.
Sibutramine may cause an increase in blood pressure, a markedly faster pulse, and an abnormal electrocardiogram. It is worth noting that if sibutramine is taken at the same time as grapefruit juice, it may interact with each other, which is very dangerous.
Orlistat may cause gastrointestinal reactions such as oily spots, increased flatulence, urgency, oily stools, steatorrhea, increased bowel movements, and fecal incontinence. In addition, orlistat can also affect the body’s absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and attention should be paid to supplementing vitamins A, D, K and beta-carotene when using it.
Experts point out that weight-loss drugs are mostly prescription drugs, and whether they can be taken should be determined by a doctor, do not take them without authorization; do not use them for a long time to avoid addiction; two kinds of weight-loss drugs cannot be used at the same time.
