MERIDIA
is an oral prescription medication used for the
medical management of obesity, including weight
loss and the maintenance of weight loss and should
be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie
diet.
In medical studies in overweight people, MERIDIA,
along with a reduced calorie diet, produced significant
reductions in body weight.
1 Month Supply
(30 pills) of Meridia 10mg Capsules
$175.00
3 Month Supply (90 pills)
of Meridia 10mg Capsules
$379.00
2 Month Supply (60 pills)
of Meridia 10mg Capsules
$329.00
1 Month Supply (30 pills)
of Meridia 15mg Capsules
$225.00
3 Month Supply (90 pills)
of Meridia 15mg Capsules
$469.00
2 Month Supply (60 pills)
of Meridia 15mg Capsules
$419.00
MERIDIA DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective
for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
drug.
SIBUTRAMINE - ORAL (sye-BYOU-truh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Meridia
USES: This medication is used
to reduce excess body weight (obesity).
HOW TO USE: 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.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, drowsiness,
constipation, difficulty sleeping, or headache may occur. If
any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Report promptly: dizziness, back pain, arthritis, increased
appetite, stomach pain, mood/mental changes, persistent sore
throat, sinus congestion. Unlikely but report promptly: chest
pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, flushing or fever, increased
thirst, arm or leg swelling, muscle pain or weakness, leg cramps,
numbness, vision changes, one-sided weakness, sweating, painful
menstruation. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures, bruising,
change in frequency/amount/color of urine, painful urination,
yellowing skin or eyes. In the unlikely event you have an allergic
reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms
of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this
drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including:
any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease,
high blood pressure, heart disease, history of stroke or seizures,
certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma
(narrow angle), history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake,
as it may worsen certain side effects of this medication. Since
this drug may cause dizziness or fatigue, use extreme caution
if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks (e.g.,
driving). 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 drugs 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, procarbazine,
linezolid), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan),
tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine,
pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood
pressure medicine. Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause
drowsiness: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety
drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine),
psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics),
anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants,
antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
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. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat.
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 the dose to catch up. STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30
degrees C) away from light and moisture.
