Oct 18
Meridia
Meridia weight loss drug (sibutramine) is a weight loss aid, prescribed together with a larger plan of diet and exercise for people who need to lose 30 pounds or more, or for overweight people with additional factors risk (high cholesterol, hypertension).
Meridia (sibutramine) does not suppress the appetite; Rather, it helps to create a sense of fullness, causing the patient to physically feel satisfied with less food than usual.
Possible side effects of taking meridia include shaking or tremors, nervousness or anxiety, headache or dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in the mouth or constipation. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects more serious: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; Closure of your throat; Swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; O urticaria); In an irregular heartbeat or high blood pressure. Speak to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or concerns you.
Do not take any other prescription or more - for drugs without first consulting your doctor, especially weight loss products, tryptophan (L - tryptophan, 5-HTP), decongestants, antidepressants, cough suppressants, lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, others), and migraine medicines. MAO inhibitors such as selegiline, moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and this drug should not be taken together. Talk with your doctor and / or pharmacist before taking any prescription or more - for drugs, including herbal remedies.
Talk with your doctor your complete medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure or heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, some eating disorders (eg, anorexia nervosa) The glaucoma (narrow-angle), or history of gallstones.
