Meridia Side Effects Information

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Meridia
Generic Name: Sibutramine
Pronounced: si-BYOO-truh-meen

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IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING MERIDIA SIDE EFFECTS INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CONDITION. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONStrUED TO STATE OR IMPLY THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOUR CONDITION. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING MERIDIA OR ANY OTHER DRUG.

Meridia is used to reduce excess body weight or obesity.

Take Meridia by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The full effect of weight loss 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 Meridia may be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using Meridia without your doctor's approval.

Over time, Meridia may not work as well as it did at the beginning. Consult your doctor if your weight increases.

Meridia Side Effect Information:

Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, difficulty sleeping, or headache may occur when your first start taking Meridia. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Report these side effects promptly to your doctor:

dizziness,

back pain,

arthritis,

increased appetite,

stomach pain,

mood or mental changes,

persistent sore throat,

sinus congestion.

Report promptly these unlikely but more serious Meridia side effects:

chest pain,

fast or irregular heartbeat,