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Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Obesan before taking it.

What is Obesan

Obesan was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010.
Obesan affects chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance.
Obesan is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
Obesan may also be used for other purposes not listed in Obesan guide.

Obesan side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Obesan and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Obesan dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Obesity:

Obesan was voluntarily withdrawn from the US market by the manufacturer in October, 2010 due to clinical trial data indicating an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The following dosage information applies to when the drug was available in the US.
Initial Dose: 10 mg orally once a day.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Obesity:

Obesan was voluntarily withdrawn from the US market by the manufacturer in October, 2010 due to clinical trial data indicating an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The following dosage information applies to when the drug was available in the US.
Clinical studies of Obesan did not include sufficient numbers of patients over 65 years of age. Obesan is contraindicated in this group of patients.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Obesity:

Obesan was voluntarily withdrawn from the US market by the manufacturer in October, 2010 due to clinical trial data indicating an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The following dosage information applies to when the drug was available in the US.
Based on one study
14 to 17 years:
Initial Dose: 10 mg orally once a day.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
60 's $2.73
NOBESE cap 60's $2.73Benmoon
Meridia 5 mg capsule $4.00
Meridia 10 mg capsule $4.02
Meridia 15 mg capsule $5.11
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References

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Obesan - Frequently asked Questions

Can Obesan be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Obesan?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Obesan is usually taken once daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Obesan can be taken with or without food.

You should lose at least 4 pounds during the first 4 weeks of taking Obesan and eating a low calorie diet. Tell your doctor if you do not lose at least 4 pounds after taking the medication for 4 weeks.

Your blood pressure and pulse will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Obesan should not be taken for longer than 2 years.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Do not share Obesan with another person. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

What other drugs will affect Obesan?

Before using Obesan, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Obesan.

Ask your doctor before taking any decongestants, cough medicine, or other diet pills.

The following drugs can interact with Obesan. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Obesan. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over the counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Who should not take Obesan?

Do not use Obesan if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use Obesan before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to Obesan, or if you have:

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a Obesan dose adjustment or special tests:

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Obesan will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Obesan.

It is not known whether Obesan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medication to anyone younger than 16 years old.

Can Obesan be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Obesan be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Obesan, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Obesan. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

One patient reported useful

How active was the Obesan in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?
Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Obesan were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients%
Useful1
100.0%


One patient reported side effects

Does the Obesan Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Obesan. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Obesan.
Patients%
It has side effects1
100.0%


Patient reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


Six patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Obesan?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Obesan should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Twice in a day3
50.0%
Once in a day3
50.0%


Patient reported doses

No survey data has been collected yet


Four patients reported time for results

How long will I use Obesan before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Obesan. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Obesan kindly click here
Patients%
1 month1
25.0%
5 days1
25.0%
1 week1
25.0%
1 day1
25.0%


Patient reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet


Eight patients reported age

Patients%
30-453
37.5%
16-292
25.0%
46-602
25.0%
> 601
12.5%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology