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Originally Posted by sharvaree19
thanks for the info.
can anyone tell me the specific problem with use of the drug for more than 3 months though? I remember reading it on USMLWORLD for step 1. but cant recollect what it was...
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Most other weight loss medications are used only for three months while sibutramine can be given for up to one year.
Another issue, is that if the patient did not lose weight after three months then you have to stop it.