Effect of sibutramine on intraocular pressure
- Author:
Satici Ahmet
;
Yilmaz Nevin
;
Guzey Mustafa
;
Kilic Adil
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
Adult;
OBESITY;
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2006;31(1):35-37
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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 sibustramine (10 mg/day) plus 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-mas index (p<0.001) ans serum triglyceride (p<0.001), while a statistically significant increase was observed in IOP (p=0.54).
CONCLUSION: While sibustramine 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 sibustramine.
