Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of sibutramine on intraocular pressure (IOP) and body-mass index (BMI). Methods: Thirty obese females (body-mass index >30 kg/m2) treated with sibutramine (10 mg/day) plus diet restriction for 3 months were included in the study. IOP, BMI, and blood...

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Main Authors: Ahmet Satici, MD, Nevin Yilmaz, MD, Mustafa Guzey, MD, Adil Kilic, MD
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Language:English
Published: Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology 2006-06-01
Series:Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/369
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Nevin Yilmaz, MD
Mustafa Guzey, MD
Adil Kilic, MD
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description Objective: This study evaluated the effects of sibutramine on intraocular pressure (IOP) and body-mass index (BMI). Methods: Thirty obese females (body-mass index >30 kg/m2) treated with sibutramine (10 mg/day) plus diet restriction for 3 months were included in the study. IOP, BMI, and blood biochemical parameters were measured at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results were evaluated statistically by paired t-test, analysis of variance, and least-significant difference test. Results: A statistically significant decrease was observed in the mean body-mass index (p < 0.001) and serum triglyceride (p < 0.001), while a statistically insignificant increase was observed in IOP (p = 0.54). Conclusion: While sibutramine provided an effective means for weight loss, it caused a slight increase in IOP, although this was not statistically significant. Nevertheless, it is prudent to monitor IOP in selected obese patients treated with sibutramine.
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spelling doaj-art-be8914aea2e14e4782fc6db737fda6052025-08-20T03:40:54ZengPhilippine Academy of OphthalmologyPhilippine Journal of Ophthalmology0031-76592006-06-013113537369Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressureAhmet Satici, MD0Nevin Yilmaz, MD1Mustafa Guzey, MD2Adil Kilic, MD3Department of OphthalmologyDepartment of Internal Medicine Harran University Sanliurfa, TurkeyDepartment of Ophthalmology Department of OphthalmologyObjective: This study evaluated the effects of sibutramine on intraocular pressure (IOP) and body-mass index (BMI). Methods: Thirty obese females (body-mass index >30 kg/m2) treated with sibutramine (10 mg/day) plus diet restriction for 3 months were included in the study. IOP, BMI, and blood biochemical parameters were measured at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results were evaluated statistically by paired t-test, analysis of variance, and least-significant difference test. Results: A statistically significant decrease was observed in the mean body-mass index (p < 0.001) and serum triglyceride (p < 0.001), while a statistically insignificant increase was observed in IOP (p = 0.54). Conclusion: While sibutramine provided an effective means for weight loss, it caused a slight increase in IOP, although this was not statistically significant. Nevertheless, it is prudent to monitor IOP in selected obese patients treated with sibutramine.https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/369intraocular pressureobesitysibutramine
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Mustafa Guzey, MD
Adil Kilic, MD
Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
intraocular pressure
obesity
sibutramine
title Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
title_full Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
title_fullStr Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
title_full_unstemmed Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
title_short Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
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topic intraocular pressure
obesity
sibutramine
url https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/369
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