| What is Meridia?
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Meridia is a prescription medication that is used along with a reduced
calorie diet to help individuals lose weight. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Meridia?
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Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Other side effects that may occur
include headache, increased sweating, an increase in blood pressure, and an increase in heart rate.
Notify your doctor if you have any side effects when taking Meridia. |
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| How long does it take for Meridia to work?
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Every person responds differently to Meridia. You may be able to lose four
or more pounds of body weight in the first month you take Meridia. Most people who lose weight on MERIDIA lose it in the first
six months of treatment. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Meridia with other medications?
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You cannot take Meridia if you are taking prescription medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Make sure you tell your doctor if you are taking MAOIs. This is very important because serious, sometimes even fatal, reactions can occur if
Meridia is taken at the same time MAOIs are taken. |
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| Does Meridia cause damage to the heart valves?
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Certain weight-loss drugs have been associated with cardiac valve dysfunction (heart valve disease). You should discuss this further with your doctor. |
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Will I be able to drive my car after taking Meridia? |
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Meridia shouldn't interfere with your driving ability. You should,
however, be on the alert for any signs of fatigue, sedation, or lack of alertness. You should be very careful about using alcohol before you drive as
Merida may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. |
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