Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, blocks the opiate receptors and reduces a person’s urges.

The second ingredient, naloxone, helps reverse the effects of opioids.

It is now used more than methadone, which can be habit-forming.What does Suboxone do to the body?Humans have naturally-occurring opioid receptors in the brain.

When a person takes an opiate derivative or abuses heroin, these receptors are activated.

Activation produces a euphoric high and an analgesic effect.

This is because it blocks the effects of opioids, putting you into immediate withdrawal.However, this withdrawal is less likely to occur when you use the Suboxone film.

 Reductil is a medication used to help individuals who are obese – i.e.

Factors which increase an overweight individual’s risk of obesity include: Diabetes;Hyperlipidaemia;Hypertension.ActionReductil contains the active ingredient sibutramine, which works by increasing the level of two chemicals found in the brain (serotonin and noradrenalin) which regulate appetite.

Sibutramine causes an increase in the chemicals which cause a feeling of fullness or satiety (i.e.

Dose AdviceDose informationA doctor will usually prescribe one 10 mg tablet of Reductil each day, which can be taken with or without food.

Tell your doctor if you have: Organic obesity (obesity arising from genetic causes and not from over-eating);History of a major eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa;History of coronary artery disease;History of congestive heart failure;Tachycardia (abnormally rapid heart beat);Cerebrovascular or peripheral arterial occlusive disorder (a condition in which the arteries narrow or close);Arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat);Drug, medication or alcohol abuse;Psychiatric illness;Tourette’s syndrome (a condition characterised by muscular and verbal tics);Inadequately controlled high blood pressure (BP > 145/90 mmHg);Hyperthyroidism;Severe liver impairment;Kidney disorders, including end stage renal disease on dialysis;Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary retention;Phaeochromocytoma (a type of tumour associated with high blood pressure);Narrow angle glaucoma;Age < 18 years or ≥ 65 years;Pregnancy;Lactation;Are taking or have taken in the last 2 weeks any medication, including:Medication for psychiatric illnesses (e.g.

depression);Weight loss medications;Any other drugs, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements.PrecautionsSpecial care needs to be taken when using Reductil under certain circumstances.

It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.Ritalin should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.WarningsYou should not use Ritalin if you have glaucoma, tics or Tourette's syndrome, or severe anxiety, tension, or agitation.Methylphenidate may be habit-forming.

Tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse.Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.Do not use Ritalin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.Methylphenidate may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain, or discoloration in your fingers or toes.

Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems - chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; signs of psychosis - paranoia, aggression, new behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real; signs of circulation problems - unexplained wounds on your fingers or toes.Before taking this medicineDo not use Ritalin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.

To make sure Ritalin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had: depression, mental illness, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts or actions;motor tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome;blood circulation problems in the hands or feet;seizures or epilepsy;problems with the esophagus, stomach, or intestines;an abnormal brain wave test (EEG); ordrug or alcohol addiction.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Ritalin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.