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MERIDIA
(Sibutramine)
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY
GENERIC MERIDIA
overview:
Meridia (Sibutramine) is intended for the management of obesity, including
weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, when used in conjunction
with a reduced calorie diet. Meridia (Sibutramine) is a neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor
-- it works by maintaining the brain's natural level of serotonin and norepinephrine, which regulate appetite. By allowing the serotonin and
norepinephrine to act longer, Reductil brings on the feeling of fullness
faster so that the individual consequently eats less.
DIRECTIONS:
Meridia (Sibutramine) may become less
effective over time. Meridia (Sibutramine) is used to help fight obesity, consult your
doctor if your weight increases. Take Meridia (Sibutramine) orally exactly as directed
by your doctor once daily. Results may vary; some results might take 4-6
weeks to appear. If you do not see results at first do not increase your
dose or use Meridia for a longer period of time than prescribed. Meridia (Sibutramine) can be habit-forming. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication
without your doctor's approval.
side effects:
patients taking Meridia (Sibutramine)
may experience
side effects such as constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, or difficulty
sleeping. If these symptoms continue for too long, or get worse, contact
your doctor immediately.
Meridia (Sibutramine) is not to be shared with others. It should be used in
combination with a low calorie diet. Your doctor will want to constantly
monitor your blood pressure, and will request period lab tests to see if
any side effects are occurring.
warnings and precautions:
Patients' doctor will want
to know your complete medical history. Of especial important will be
whether you have now or have experienced any of the following in your
past: eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, gallstones, glaucoma
(narrow angle), have a history of stroke or seizures, heart disease,
liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, or any allergies,
especially to drugs.
Avoid too much alcohol while you are on Meridia (Sibutramine) because it
does increase the severity of unwanted side effects. Older patients
should use Meridia (Sibutramine) with caution because they may experience more
sensitivity to it. If you are a woman within potential childbirth years,
you should take the time to discuss your birth control methods with your
doctor. We discourage women who are breast-feeding from using this drug
because of the risk it may bring to the child.
INTERACTIONS:
Before taking Meridia (Sibutramine)
Tell your doctor about all
medications you use, including both prescription and nonprescription,
especially weight loss drugs like diethylpropion, drugs that can raise
your blood pressure like common decongestants that contain ingredients
like pseudophedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.
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