sibutramine
noun
si·bu·tra·mine
sə-ˈbyü-trə-ˌmēn 
-mən
-mən
: an appetite suppressant C17H26ClN·HCl·H2O used to treat obesity by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine but has been withdrawn from sale by the manufacturer due to its link to cardiovascular events (as heart attack and stroke)
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“Sibutramine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sibutramine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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