The nurse instructs the patient on the weight reduction drug sibutramine (Meridia) that side effects will include: (Select all that apply.)
a. dry mouth.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. constipation.
d. facial rash.
e. insomnia.
A, C, E
Sibutramine (Meridia) is a commonly used appetite suppressant. It is a selective serotonin reup-take inhibitor, which enhances the feeling of fullness when eating. Drug suppressants increase metabolism and cause dry mouth, constipation, and insomnia.
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