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Meridia Diet Pills

Meridia Information   

Meridia (Sibutramine - Oral): 
Meridia is used to reduce excess body weight (obesity).  Take orally exactly as directed by your doctor - usually once daily.  Results may take 4-6 weeks to appear.  Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed, as this drug can be habit-forming.  If taken over a long period of time, do not suddenly stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval.  This drug may become less effective over time.  Consult your doctor if weight increases.

Side effects: 
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may occur.  If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor immediately.

Precautions: 
Before using Meridia, inform your doctor of your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma (narrow angle), or gallstones.  Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen certain side effects of this medication.  It is recommended that women of child-bearing age discuss their use of birth control methods with their doctor.  This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.  Because of potential risk to infants, breast-feeding while taking this medication is not recommended.  Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug.  Use cautiously.

Drug interactions: 
Inform your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, particularly other weight reducing agents (e.g., diethylpropion), drugs that can raise blood pressure, such as decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), cough suppressants (e.g., dextromethorphan), antidepressants (e.g., nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine), lithium, psychiatric medications (e.g., MAO Inhibitors such as selegiline, moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine or any drugs which can cause drowsiness, including certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), sedatives and anti-seizure drugs.  Antihistamines and decongestants may be found in many nonprescription drugs for cough and cold.  Consult your pharmacist. MAO Inhibitors (see above) and this drug should not be taken together.  If an MAO Inhibitor or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug.

Notes: 
Do not share this medication with others.  This medication should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet.  Blood pressure and pulse may be measured and laboratory tests performed to monitor side effects.

Missed dose: 
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.  If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.  Do not "double- up" the dose to catch up.

Storage: 
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.  Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.