Advanced Diets Advice & News

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!

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