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Medications

The following information is intended to supplement, NOT substitute for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other health care professionals. It SHOULD NOT be construed to indicate that use of the following drugs is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Always consult your Health Care Professional before using any of the drugs referred to herein.

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Diet Pills - Meridia Meridia

Drug Name: Meridia 15 mg Capsule
Generic Name: Sibutramine HCl M-Hydrate
Information Title: SIBUTRAMINE - ORAL
Uses: This medication is used to reduce excess body weight.

How to Use This Medication:
Take by mouth exactly and only 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 and difficulty sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly headache, dizziness, back pain, arthritis, increased appetite, stomach pain, mood/mental changes, persistent sore throat or sinus congestion.

Unlikely but report promptly chest pain, pounding or unusually fast heart beats, flushing or fever, increased thirst, arm or leg swelling, muscle pain or weakness, leg cramps, numbness, sweating, or painful menstruation.

Very unlikely, but report promptly seizures, bruising, change in frequency, amount or color of urine, painful urination, or 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, or 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 or heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma (narrow angle), or 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 childbearing 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.

Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all non-prescription and prescription medication 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), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine or any drugs which can cause drowsiness.

Drugs Tips & Label Warnings:
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.

Dosage Information:
Minimum/Maximum Adult Daily Dose: 15 mg (milligram) OR 1 Capsule. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
THIS 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.


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