Reductil Banned

The commonly prescribed anti-obesity drug Reductil has been banned by the European Medicines Agency after a six year trial involving 10,000 patients showed an increased risk in heart attacks and strokes.

In the UK alone, Reductil has been linked to 17 deaths and over 1100 cases of adverse reactions in patients who have been prescribed the drug by their GP's.

Reductil contains the active chemical ingredient Sibutramine, which works to trick the brain into thinking you are already full. This results in patients generally eating around 20% less food each day, encouraging weight loss.

Not worth the risk

The UK Medicines Regulatory agency have stated that "the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes far outweigh any other benefits experienced while taking this drug".

It has been advised that anyone who is currently taking Reductil should see their doctor for further information. The ban has come into effect immediately, and Pharmacists have stopped distributing further supplies.

Is there a natural alternative to Reductil?

This is not the first time Diet-Reviews.co.uk has made potential users aware of the dangers of prescription appetite suppressants. Just a few months back we published an article on Reductil side effects, which highlighted some of the risks and compared it against a 100% natural alternative - Hoodia Gordonii.

Hoodia Gordonii is a natural plant extract which has been shown in clinical studies to effectively suppress appetite. Although not as potent as the pharmacy grade Reductil, the complete lack of any unwanted side effects has won the hearts and minds of millions of dieters the world over.

Read more about Hoodia weight loss

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