Meridia FAQ
Why
is Meridia prescribed?
Meridia is used, in conjunction with
a weight loss diet and regular exercise, to help you lose weight.
Meridia works by suppressing your appetite. In other words, it
makes you feel less hungry, so you eat less.
Who
should take Meridia?
Meridia is prescribed to help people who are classified
as obese (having a body mass
index [BMI] of 30 or higher) lose weight. In some circumstances,
doctors may prescribe Meridia for people with BMIs of 27 to 30
when they have other conditions (such as diabetes or sleep apnea)
that are made worse by being overweight.
How should Meridia
be used?
Meridia come in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg or 15 mg of sibutramine
hydrochloride monohydrate per capsule.
The recommended
starting dose of Meridia is 10 mg taken once daily with or without
food. If there is inadequate weight loss the dose may be increased
after four weeks to a total of 15 mg once daily. The 5 mg dose
should be reserved for patients who do not tolerate the 10 mg
dose.
Doses above
15 mg daily are not recommended. In most clinical trials Meridia
was given in the morning.
Most
people take the Meridia for up to 12 months; the length of treatment
depends on how you respond to the medication. Meridia can be habit-forming.
Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer
period than your doctor tells you to.
What
special precautions should I follow before taking Meridia?
Because Meridia (sibutramine) can raise blood pressure, people
who take it should have regular blood pressure checks. If you
have high blood pressure, you should not take Meridia.
Tell your
doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications
you are taking, even if you stopped taking them within the past
2 weeks.
Tell
your doctor if you have or have ever had heart disease, high blood
pressure, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hyperthyroidism
(overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, glaucoma, or a history of
drug abuse.
If you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, make
sure to tell your doctor. If you become pregnant while taking
Meridia, call your doctor.
What
special dietary instructions should I follow?
Follow the diet and exercise program your doctor has
given you. Meridia works best in combination with a weight loss
diet and regular exercise program.
What
should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from Meridia are not common, they can occur.
For a detailed list of possible side effects, click here... Meridia
Side Effects.
Are
there any Meridia
reviews or studies I can read about?
For a list of Meridia reviews and studies, click here:
Meridia
reviews.
Where
can I find the lowest prices on Meridia?
To compare prices of Meridia among several top on-line pharmacies,
visit... Cheapest
Meridia Online.
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