Meridia
Generic Name: SIBUTRAMINE (si-BYOO-tra-meen)
Meridia Drug Manufacturer: KNOLL
Meridia Common Uses: This medicine is a diet aid used with a reduced
calorie diet to promote and maintain weight loss.
How to use this Meridia Medicine: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. Take this medicine in the morning unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty
stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from
heat, moisture, and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses
at once.
Meridia Cautions: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with
your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using
this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other
depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
are depressants. If this medicine causes trouble sleeping, ask your doctor
or pharmacist about the best time to take it. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: use an effective method of birth control
while you are taking this medicine. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk.
DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Meridia Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking
this medicine include headache, back pain, constipation, increased appetite,
nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, or dizziness. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE if you experience rash, hives, seizures, worsening of vision or
vision changes, decreased amount of urine, or unusual bruising or bleeding.
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects
or symptoms of toxicity: excitement; restlessness; loss of consciousness;
confusion; agitation; weakness; shivering; clumsiness or unsteadiness; fast
or irregular heartbeat; large, unchanging pupils; vomiting; one-sided
weakness, trouble breathing; shortness of breath; chest pain; swelling of
feet, ankles, or legs; fainting; disorientation; depression; stomach pain;
high fever; eye pain; tremor; or increased sweating. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.