What is Meridia?

Meridia is a medication used to maintain weight. It belongs in a class of medications called Sibutramine. Together with a reduced calorie diet and regular exercises, this medication can aid you to lose weight and maintain it. This kind of medicine basically works to control your appetite. Meridia controls chemicals in the body, which causes the brain to decrease appetite.

How To Use?

There are several factors that you should remember when taking Meridia.

First, Meridia is a capsule and can be taken with or without food in your stomach once a day. It is always better to take Meridia at the same time of the day so that you will remember it. If ever you forget to take the medicine, take it immediately when you remember. But if it is almost time for the next dose, never take a double dose.

Second, always follow the directions of your doctor. If you have any questions, you can consult them. Your doctor usually gives you a lower dose at first and then increase it once you have been taking it for four weeks. But if you are experiencing side effects, the doctor might decrease your dosage again.

Third, you must monitor the effects of Meridia to your body. Are you losing weight? If you are losing less than four pounds during your first four weeks, then consult your doctor because he might change your dosage.

Fourth, if you have been taking Meridia for sometime, do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. The effect of suddenly stopping is gaining weight.

Fifth, there have been many reported cases of increased blood pressure due to Meridia, therefore it is better that your doctor shall regularly monitor your blood pressure and pulse.

Meridia has been reported to cause increased blood pressure in some patients. It is important to have your blood pressure and pulse monitored regularly while taking Meridia.

When driving or making any hazardous activities, better be more careful because Merdia causes dizziness, difficulty concentrating and restlessness. Never take any over-the-counter medicines without consulting your doctor especially products to lose weight.

There are certain times when you might forget taking Meridia, then take it as soon as you remember. But if you are near the next dose, never take a double dose.

You must always keep this medicine out of reach of children and within room temperature, away from heat and moisture.

What Are The Side Effects of Meridia?

There are serious side effects that can be attributed to Meridia such as allergic reactions, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and seizures. If you experience these side effects, stop taking Meridia and seek emergency attention. There are also less serious side effects such as restlessness, tremor, anxiety, headache, constipation or insomnia. In cases like this, better consult your doctor.

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