Meridia
Uses:
Meridia is used to reduce excess body weight (obesity).
How to take Meridia:
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 Meridia 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, Meridia 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.
Precautions:
Before using Meridia, 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 Meridia. It is recommended that women of child-bearing
age should use effective birth control while taking Meridia. This
drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before
using Meridia. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast
milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using Meridia 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 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, including
certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), sedatives and anti-seizure
drugs. Antihistamines and decongestants may be found in many nonprescription
drugs for cough and cold. Consult your pharmacist. MAO Inhibitors (see
above) and Meridia should not be taken together. If an MAO Inhibitor
or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug.
Notes:
Do not share Meridia with others. Meridia 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 dosage:
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- up" 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. Keep this and all medications out of
the reach of children.
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