Take Meridia ONLY as directed by your doctor. If too much Meridia is taken, it may cause unwanted effects or become habit-forming. Do NOT take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Meridia Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Irritability
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Difficulty in sleeping may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.Other adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido.
Drug Interactions:
When you are taking Meridia (or other appetite suppressants), it is especially important that you inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Alcohol (excessive amounts)
- Dextromethorphan (found in many over-the-counter cough preparations)
- Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray)
- Erythromycin (Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE)
- Fentanyl (Duragesic) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral) Lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Naratriptan (Amerge)
- Paroxetine (Paxil) Pentazocine (Talwin NX, Talacen)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Stimulants such as amphetamines, Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Adderall, Didrex, and Ionamin
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan, Trofan)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor) Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.Do not combine Meridia with other drugs used to suppress appetite and do not use it within 2 weeks of taking a drug classified as an MAO inhibitor, including the antidepressant medications Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate.
Precautions
Please use Meridia with caution as it is similar chemically to amphetamines and has the potential for psychological dependency.
- Dosage : Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may cause serious Side Effects.
- Driving and Hazardous work : Meridia may dizziness or make you less alert than normal .Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Meridia.
- Alcohol : Alcohol may increase unwanted side effects of dizziness, therefore, it is advisable to limit alcohol use while taking Meridia (or other appetite suppressants).
- Breast Feeding - Use of Meridia (or other appetite suppressants) while breast-feeding is NOT recommended; it may pass into breast milk, causing unwanted effects in nursing babies. Please consult your doctor for advice.
- Pregnancy - Meridia has not been shown to cause birth defects in humans. Prior to taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
Important Note: 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.
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