Uses
Your doctor can determine your BMI and will decide if you meet the criteria for use of Meridia. Meridia is recommended for overweight people with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or for overweight people with medical risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Diet pills like Cheap Meridia Online appetite suppressant combined with proper eating and light exercise can help you control your weight. |
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Directions
Take this medication orally just as your doctor directed. It is usually prescribed one daily. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after you’ve eaten. You may not see results until 4 to 6 weeks after you start taking Meridia. This drug is habit forming so you should not increase your own dose, take it more often than prescribed, or for any longer than originally directed. If you want to stop taking Cheap Meridia Online after having used it for a long period of time, you should not stop suddenly without your doctor’s approval. This drug can become less helpful over a length of time. Always talk to your doctor if you actually see your weight going up.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Meridia in clued: Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may occur. Meridia side effects are mild and will not last more than a few days. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor immediately. Cheap Meridia Online should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet. This is an appetite suppressant that will effectively help you reduce your weight. Do not share Meridia diet pills with anyone.
Warnings
You will need to avoid drinking Alcohol while taking Meridia as it can increase the chances or severity of dizziness. Inform you doctor of your complete medical history before you use Meridia, 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 these may affect your use of Meridia. Also inform us know if you think you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding. Cheap Meridia Online is not recommended for use in children. Speak with your physician or pharmacist for further information about Meridia diet pills.
Drug Interactions
Preventing drug Interactions can become a battle, by informing 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 like: pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine. You can help keep yourself safe from side effects caused by drug interactions. Consult your physician if you use drugs for migraines such as: (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. Decongestants and antihistamines and may be found in many common cough and cold medicines. Consult your pharmacist with regards to over the counter medications. MAO Inhibitors Meridia should not be taken together. If an MAO Inhibitor or Meridia is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug. Before you use Meridia inform your doctor if you use cough suppressants such as (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine), lithium, psychiatric medications, (e.g., MAO Inhibitors such as selegiline, moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. But if you are about to take the next dose, take a normal dose instead of doubling up and continue on with your regular schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this medication out of reach of children.
Anything Else I Should Know About Meridia
Meridia should not be shared. It us supposed to be used as part of a low-calorie diet. Your blood pressure and pulse may be followed and lab work may be routinely performed to follow side effects that may occur. Going against the advisory committee’s recommendation and a vote against its approval of 5 to 4, the FDA approved Meridia for use as a treatment for obesity. The committee felt the potential risks involved with the use of Meridia were greater than the health benefits. Between the time Meridia was first sold in February 1998 and September 2001, there have been 397 undesirable reactions reported to the FDA, which included 152 hospitalizations and 29 deaths. |
