Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride) – Update

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Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride): Follow-Up to an Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review

Sibutramine is not to be used in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, including:

* History of coronary artery disease (e.g., heart attack, angina)
* History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
* History of heart arrhythmias
* History of congestive heart failure
* History of peripheral arterial disease
* Uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., > 145/90 mmHg)

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