Meridia (Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate)
Brand Names: MeridiaRelated Medications: Adipex-P, Alli, Belviq, Belviq XR, Didrex, Fastin, Qsymia, Saxenda, Xenical
Meridia serves an effective medication used to decrease weight. The treatment affects the brain chemicals triggering the weight loss effect. Keep in mind that Meridia will not help you lose weight fast and effectively without additional weight-management measure, including regular exercising, healthy diet and behavior changes. The treatment is recommended for obese people with serious underlying health disorders, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol level and others.
Talk to your healthcare provider before Meridia administration to ensure the beneficial influence of the medication on your health. The drug should not be used by patients allergic to its ingredients or other medications. A range of other health problems are contraindicated for Meridia use. They include:
Patients with glaucoma, underactive thyroid, seizure disorders, liver or kidney damages, depression, anxiety, gallstones, severe blood pressure issues and other health impairments should talk to the doctor before using Meridia. Proper dose is the only solution with such conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not advised to start Meridia course. The drug should not be taken by anyone who is not 16 years old.
Following the prescription is an inevitable condition of Meridia treatment course. Never increase or decrease the dose, duration of the treatment or intake frequency. Meridia is an oral medication that should be used on a daily basis. The pill can be administered with or without food.
Meridia intake course cannot last longer than 2 years. Otherwise, you may get dangerous complications. Blood pressure and pulse should be frequently checked to make sure the drug is effective and does not cause aggravations.
Warn your physician about other pharmaceuticals you take to eliminate the risk of drug interactions. Meridia can trigger sleepiness, thus, it should not be combined with similar drugs, such as sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, pain relievers, etc. Besides, never take this weight loss treatment with the following medications:
Taking Meridia right, you will eliminate all the possible side effects. However, the slightest drug misuse can activate undesirable complications, including:
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