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February 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: It is important for you and your health to have regular doctor visits while on Meridia. Sibutramine has caused increased blood pressure and heart rate in some patients and if so your Doctor will need to adjust your dose or you may not be able to take this medication at all. If you are on this medication and it doesn’t seem to be working, check with your doctor but do not increase your dosage!
Important Meridia (Sibutramine) Facts:
Do not take this medication within 14 days of taking medicines that contain monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It may cause seizures, high blood pressure and other adverse health affects.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. That’s not to say you can enjoy a glass or two of wine occasionally but you should avoid excess alcohol.
Common Meridia Side Effects can include:
Dizziness and/or drowsiness – when you start taking this medication be sure you know how it will affect you. Do not drive or operate machinery or any other potentially dangerous tasks until after your body is used to this medicine.
This medication may cause dry mouth and it is normal. To help combat it, use sugarless candy and gum or ice chips. If your mouth is dry for two or more weeks check with your doctor to make sure there is nothing else going on health wise.
Anxiety and irritability along with unusual impatience, nervousness and insomnia
Less Common Meridia Side Effects can include:
Chills
Irregular heartbeat
Increased blood pressure
Depression
Swelling in the feet and ankles
Achiness
Indigestion
Hot flashes
While we have listed some common and less common side effects there are still effects you may experience that are not listed. Remember if may take a couple of weeks for your body to adjust to this medication and for you to see any differences. But if you feel weird and you are unsure check with your doctor, it is always better to be safe then sorry. After all this is your health we are talking about!
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If you are thirty pounds or more overweight you may be a candidate for Meridia prescription diet pills. Meridia (the brand name for Sibutramine) is intended to be used with a reduced calorie diet to help you lose weight and maintain weight loss. Sibutramine works by increasing the activity of certain chemicals that are called norepinehrine and serotonin within the brain.
While Meridia can help aid your weight loss efforts you should also eat a low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Meridia is a short term weight loss solution and should be treated as such. If you don’t make an effort to exercise and eat properly you will not be able to maintain your weight loss after you stop taking Meridia.
As with any medication prior to taking Meridia you should check with your doctor. If you have any of the following health conditions Meridia may not be right option for you:
* If you are or you have been depressed you should not take Meridia
* If you have bleeding problems
* If you have Anorexia, you should not take this medicine
* If you are already taking appetite suppressants
* High blood pressure – speak with your Doctor you may be able to take this medicine under his supervision.
* Heart disease, irregular heartbeats or a history of stroke
* Seizure disorder
* Gallstones, liver or kidney disease
You may read the list above and think you don’t have any of these health problems but it is still advisable to see your Doctor before you start taking this medication so they can monitor your health prior. While this medication is tolerated well by most people it is important to take into consideration the potential side effects before deciding if Meridia is right for you.
Meridia (the brand name for Sibutramine) is a prescription diet pill in a class of drugs known as monoamine reuptake inhibitors. In fact, Meridia works in a similar fashion to that of some anti-depressants such as Prozac, by inhibiting reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin within the brain. Serotonin promotes a feeling of calm and satiety. And as so an increase in serotonin and circulation can promote the lasting feeling of fullness. This is the simple theory behind Meridia and how it works.
Meridia is intended for those people who are 30 pounds or more overweight. If you have only a couple pounds to lose this is not the right medication for you. While Meridia can help you significantly lose weight patients should also eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
What is Meridia (Sibutramine):
Sibutramine affects the chemicals in the body that are directly related to weight maintenance and management.
Sibutramine is intended to be a short term supplement to help obesity in addition to dieting and exercising.
In some cases Sibutramine has been reported to cause an increase in blood pressure, it is important to have your blood pressure and pulse regularly monitored while taking this medication.
It is important to understand that Meridia is in fact a controlled substance. Which means it can be habit forming and those people that have a history of alcohol or drug abuse should not take this medication.
Do not mix other medications with Meridia unless first speaking to your Doctor to make sure they are compatible. Meridia may interact with other medications and can cause a condition known as Serotonin Syndrome. Should this happen, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms might include: anxiety, restlessness, confusion, shivering, sweating and more.
Before taking over the counter medications speak with your doctor. Many people assume that over the counter medicines are safe and that is not always the case. Always take medications with precaution, after all this is your health and your life!
