Meridia

Meridia (sibutramine) is a prescription medication specially designed for obese people willing to lose excessive weight and be able to control it in future. This drug is supposed to be taken regularly to provide for maximum efficiency of the treatment. The following medications must never be combined with Meridia if you want to benefit from your treatment, especially: antidepressants, migraine headache medicines, lithium, ergot medicines, tryptophan, and narcotic pain medications. In some cases Meridia may cause side effects that cannot be avoided as they mean your body is adjusting to the dose prescribed. The following ones are possible: dizziness, back pain, runny or stuffy nose, headache, dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, cough, loss of appetite, mild skin rash, upset stomach, and sore throat. More serious side effects are supposed to be reported to your health care provider right away and can include: fainting, restlessness, confusion, shortness of breath, sore throat, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, lightheadedness, anxiety, muscle stiffness, seizures, itching, nausea, change in vision, eye pain, dizziness, hoarseness, pounding heartbeat, chest pain, and depression. Before you start using Meridia it’s recommended to talk to your doctor about any medical conditions you have, such as glaucoma, liver or kidney disease, any bleeding disorder, history of gallstones, seizures, high blood pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, underactive thyroid, heart disease, or depression, as your dose may need to be adjusted. Make sure you let your health care provider know if you are using any medications that have been reported to cause sleepiness, such as narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, medicines for seizures, sedatives, cold or allergy medicines, as well as depression or anxiety medications. This medicine is not supposed to be taken by those younger than 16 or older than 65 as the effects of Meridia in the age groups mentioned have not been properly studied. Never share your dose of Meridia with other people to whom it was not prescribed, as they can suffer a number of serious side effects that could be avoided. If you do not lose at least 4 pounds during the first 4 weeks of the treatment, talk to your health care provider. Always take as much of Meridia as you have been prescribed and never exceed the dose recommended to avoid an overdose.