Effect of low-dose metoprolol in combination with sibutramine therapy in normotensive obese patients: a randomized controlled study

Ersoz H. Ö., Ukinc K., Baykan M., Erem C., Durmus I., Hacihasanoglu A., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY, vol.28, no.3, pp.378-383, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802574
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.378-383
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Sibutramine is an effective appetite suppresser agent, but treatment is often complicated with side effects, including palpitations and hypertension. In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of low-dose cardio-selective beta blocker combination with sibutramine treatment.