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Meridia to Control Weight

Meridia is an ultimate medication on the way to successful excess weight reduction and obesity treatment. The medication works as a suppressant, affecting the brain chemicals and balancing weight. Meridia is commonly used as a part of complete weight loss program that also includes constant exercising and balanced diet. The drug is prescribed mainly for severely obese people with accompanying health issues, including overactive thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, increased cholesterol level and others.

Meridia Safety Information

Since Meridia produces a severe impact on the body and its functions, it should be taken only after thorough examination and doctor’s consultations. Talk to your healthcare provider; inform him/her about all the health problems you are diagnosed with, other medications you are taking and other important issues. It will help him/her adjust a proper dose suiting the severity of your condition and general health state. Meridia should not be administered by people who are allergic to its active ingredients or have the following conditions:

• Coronary artery diseases;
• Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure (hypertension);
• Anorexia, bulimia or other eating problems;
• Stroke, heart attack;
• History of heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure or similar heart related complications, etc.

Patients who are taking stimulant medications should avoid Merida use, too. Besides, do not start the treatment course in less than 14 days after MAO inhibitor intake. Provide your doctor with a full list of other health problems you have, including:

• Kidney or liver disease;
• Glaucoma;
• Depression;
• High blood pressure;
• Gallstones or history of having them;          
• Underactive thyroid;
• Convulsions, epilepsy, other seizure disorders, etc.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take Meridia to prevent possible complications and harmful impact on the health of an unborn or nursing child. Never pass the treatment to other patients with similar symptoms. Meridia should never be used by patients under 16 years old.

Possible Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor about other prescription and OTC medications you are currently taking before the beginning of Meridia treatment course. The drug may interact with numerous other pharmaceuticals causing devastating side effects. Make sure the doctor knows about the following drugs you may administer:

• Ketoconazole;
• L-tryptophan;
• Lithium;
• Narcotic pain medications;
• Antibiotics;
• Antidepressants;
• Migraine headache treatments;
• Ergot medications and other drugs.

Avoiding Meridia Side Effects

Take Meridia according to the prescribed instructions and safety recommendations to make the weight loss process safe, fast and effective. Call your doctor if you have got any side effects. Inform him/her in case common reactions aggravate and start bothering you. Seek immediate medical help once you have got more severe complications, such as:

• Allergic reactions;     
• Dangerously high blood pressure;   
• Hallucinations, depression, agitation;           
• Angina and others.