Meridia
With a proper diet, the right supplements,
and an appetite suppressant, you can become more
comfortable with yourself as you are able to lose those
extra pounds. Meridia works to influence the appetite
control center in your brain. You simply take one capsule
a day.
More than 8 million people around the world have taken it,
and more than 100,000 U.S. doctors have prescribed Meridia
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| It has been tested in clinical
studies over 100 times, with over 12,000 study
participants. |
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Drug
Uses
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Meridia is used
as an appetite suppressant. It is used in conjunction with an
overall diet plan to assist in reducing weight.
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General
Information
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The full effect on weight may
require four to six weeks. Do not increase your dose, take
Meridia more frequently or use it for a longer period of time
than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if
used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using
Meridia without your doctor's approval. Over time, this drug may
not work as well as it did at the beginning. Consult your doctor
if weight increases.
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How
Taken
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Take Meridia on an empty stomach,
once daily, 30-60 minutes before breakfast.
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Possible
Side Effects
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| Dry
mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may
occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly.
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Warnings/Precautions
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Before using Meridia, tell your
doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies
(especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood
pressure or heart disease, history of stroke or seizures,
certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma
(narrow angle), or history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake,
as it may worsen certain side effects of this medication. It is
recommended that women of child-bearing age should use effective
birth control while taking Meridia. This drug is not recommended
for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this
drug. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast
milk. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of
this drug. Use cautiously.
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Drug
Interactions
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Tell your doctor of all
nonprescription and prescription medication you may use,
especially 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.
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Missed
Dose
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| 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
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double- up" the dose to
catch up.
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Storage
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| 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.
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Pregnancy/Nursing
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| Because
of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using
Meridia is not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
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