Posted by SLS on August 17, 2005, at 8:09:09
In reply to Re: Sibutramine » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 17, 2005, at 4:33:50
> Hi DH,
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> Sibutramine was tested as an AD but was found to be ineffective. I wonder why?I know it was developed as an antidepressant, but I'm not sure why the company dropped this indication in favor of obesity. Have you found any negative studies on the Net? I thought I had seen some a long time ago on Medline, but I can't find them right now.
- Scott
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> Also, I've always wondered whether sibutramine, like SSRIs, Effexor and Cymbalta, might actually cause weight *gain* in the long run - at least in some people. I've known people to put on LOADS of weight on SSRIs and SNRIs!
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> Kind regards
>
> ~Ed
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