Meridia (sibutramine) can be prescribed if you have been diagnosed with obesity and simply dieting and exercising does not seem to work for you anymore. You will be most likely started on a low dose of Meridia that will later be increased. However, if your side effects are way too strong you may need a dose adjustment (your dose will be lowered, which is likely to eliminate the side effects and you will be able to carry on with the treatment. You are supposed to lose at least 4 pounds in the first four weeks. If that does not happen, make sure you talk to your health care provider about the treatment options you have. Continue taking Meridia even if the process of weight loss stopped to maintain it. Drowsiness is one of the side effects reported by patients taking Meridia. While this side effect is mild and does not last long, it may be quite dangerous if you need alertness and concentration while performing some hazardous activity. Make sure you avoid such activities if you know Meridia can sometimes make you drowsy. If you have taken isocarboxazid, selegiline, tranylcypromine or phenelzine within the past 14 days you may need to wait before you will be able to take this medication safely.
Make sure you discuss with your doctor any other medications you are taking at the moment including cyclosporine, quinidine, sleeping pills, HIV protease inhibitors, nausea drugs, depression medications, delavirdine, drugs for the treatment of anxiety, mental illness, seizures, and pain, tranquilizers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, heparin, sedatives, antifungals, anticoagulants, erythromycin, muscle relaxants, salicylate pain relievers, high blood pressure medications, isoniazid, danazol, medications for allergies, coughs, and, caffeine-containing products, migraine headache medicines, or cancer chemotherapy medications. If you intend to have some surgery done, make sure your surgeon knows you are taking Meridia, as this may affect his choice of drugs for the operation. Meridia can cause drowsiness, affecting your reactions and judgment. If you need to be alert and concentrated to do some task, make sure you know for sure that Meridia does not affect you in this way. The following mild side effects are possible if you started taking Meridia and your body is having some trouble adjusting to the dosage prescribed: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, headache, back pain, flushing, constipation, dry mouth, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, weakness, and heartburn. If these side effects do not go away, make sure you report them to your doctor and ask for advice.
Make sure you discuss with your doctor any other medications you are taking at the moment including cyclosporine, quinidine, sleeping pills, HIV protease inhibitors, nausea drugs, depression medications, delavirdine, drugs for the treatment of anxiety, mental illness, seizures, and pain, tranquilizers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, heparin, sedatives, antifungals, anticoagulants, erythromycin, muscle relaxants, salicylate pain relievers, high blood pressure medications, isoniazid, danazol, medications for allergies, coughs, and, caffeine-containing products, migraine headache medicines, or cancer chemotherapy medications. If you intend to have some surgery done, make sure your surgeon knows you are taking Meridia, as this may affect his choice of drugs for the operation. Meridia can cause drowsiness, affecting your reactions and judgment. If you need to be alert and concentrated to do some task, make sure you know for sure that Meridia does not affect you in this way. The following mild side effects are possible if you started taking Meridia and your body is having some trouble adjusting to the dosage prescribed: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, headache, back pain, flushing, constipation, dry mouth, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, weakness, and heartburn. If these side effects do not go away, make sure you report them to your doctor and ask for advice.
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