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Meridia (appetite supressant)
Meridia appetite suppressants are used to reduce
excess body weight by affecting chemicals in the body that relate
to the management of weight. Meridia is used in conjunction with
an overall diet and exercise plan to treat obesity.
(Appetite Suppressant - ORAL)
MERIDIA USES: This medication is used to reduce excess body
weight (obesity).
HOW TO USE MERIDIA : Take by mouth exactly as directed by
your doctor, usually once daily. The full effect on weight may require
four to six weeks. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently
or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this
drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of
time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's
approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well as it did at
the beginning. Consult your doctor if weight increases.
MERIDIA SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation
and difficulty sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen,
notify your doctor promptly.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING MERIDIA : Before using this drug,
tell your doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies
(especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood
pressure or heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, certain
eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma (narrow angle),
or history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen
certain side effects of this medication. It is recommended that
women of child-bearing age should use effective birth control while
taking this medication. This drug is not recommended for use during
pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this drug. It is not
known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of
the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this
drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug.
Use cautiously.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medication you may use, especially other weight reducing
agents (e.g., diethylpropion), drugs that can raise blood pressure
such as decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine),
cough suppressants (e.g., dextromethorphan), antidepressants (e.g.,
nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine),
lithium, psychiatric medications (e.g., MAO Inhibitors such as selegiline,
moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), drugs for
migraines (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. Antihistamines
and decongestants may be found in many nonprescription drugs for
cough and cold. Consult your pharmacist. MAO Inhibitors (see above)
and this drug should not be taken together. If an MAO Inhibitor
or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other
drug.
MERIDIA NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
This medication should be used in addition to a reduced calorie
diet. Blood pressure and pulse may be measured and laboratory tests
performed to monitor side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double- up"
the dose to catch up.
MERIDIA STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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