Maridia, also known as sibutramine, is a prescription drug taken to prevent or lessen obesity.  It is in the class of anorectics and decreases appetite but also has some antidepressant effects. The FDA approved Maridia in 1997 for the treatment of obesity.

The drug increases adrenaline and serotonin levels in the brain and this is thought to decrease appetite.  Known side effects include headache, dry mouth, insomnia and high blood pressure.  Patients suffering from hypertension, angina or other cardiovascular problems should avoid Maridia.

In 2005 Maridia was included in a hearing in the United States Senate to study cardiovascular problems resulting in death that appeared to be related to certain drugs.  Maridia was not with drawn from the market but petitions where filed with the FDA to do so.

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