Meridia information blog

Meridia – Deal With Your Obesity Easily

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:13:59 +0000

Meridia (generic name – Sibutramine HCl Monohydrate) is an oral medication of SNRI class of medication that is indicated for the treatment of obesity. This medication inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and increases the levels of these chemicals in the brain. Serotonin and norepinephrine are very important chemicals found in the brain: the former is responsible for our mood, sleep, and appetite and the latter is related to mood, alertness, and attention. Meridia has a sedative action that creates a feeling of calmness and fullness in person and as a result it decreases the desire to crave for food.

The use of generic Meridia

Meridia is indicated for individuals to treat obesity. The treatment with this medication must be accompanied with exercise and special diet in order to get significant results. This medication can also be used in teenagers between 16-18 years of old if it is advised by the medical provider.

The dose

The dose should be determined by the medical provider according to the condition of the patient taking into the consideration other health conditions.

Meridia should be administered exactly as it is prescribed by the medical professional. It is usually taken once daily with water. If this medication cause stomach upset, use it with meals.

Meridia is taken as a single dose, so it’s not likely that you will be able to miss your dose. In case it happens, take it as soon as remember. Avoid using two doses at once as it can lead to the overdose which will provoke unwanted side reactions.

Side reactions

Common side effects of Meridia medication are: sleep disorders, stomach disorders, headache, decrease or increase in appetite, increased menstrual pain, dryness in mouth, runny nose, sore throat, pain in joints or muscles, and such flu symptoms as fever, chills, and body pain.

This medication can cause allergic reaction including itching, rash, swelling, wheezing, or labored breathing. If any of the allergic reactions occur, stop taking this medicine and notify your health provider.

Overdose

In case of overdose of the medication seek emergency medical help. The symptoms of overdose include high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, headache and giddiness.

Drug Interactions

Meridia can interact with the following drugs: any other weight-loss medications, SSRI or SNRI anti-depressant medications, MAOI antidepressants, MAOI-B medications, Tricyclic antidepressant medications, and narcotic analgetics.

Storage

Meridia should be stored at a room temperature away from heat, light and moisture. It should be kept out of reach of children.

Precautions while using generic Meridia

- While using this medication the weight of the patient should be monitored at a regular basis. It’s important to follow low-calorie diet and do exercises.

- One should not alter the dose or stop using this medication without consulting with health provider first.

- One should not share Meridia medication with anybody as it can do harm to that person.

Effectiveness and combo w/other drugs…

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:02:41 +0000

Hey, when I received a prescription for Meridia,
my physician told me it would decrease my desired
portion size, but not do a great job of controlling my
appetite. As such, he also gave me phentermine to take.

The phentermine, as some of you may know, makes me
feel TERRIBLE. It not only makes me feel shakey and
half-sick, but it affects my moods a great deal. I simply
don’t think I can continue taking it.

Some of
you are saying that you think the Meridia alone is
very effective at controlling appetite. Is that true?
How long did it take for it to become effective? Did
those affects wear off? In what time frame?

Thanks for your help all!!

Laura

Daily panic attacks…

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:59:45 +0000

I am wondering if anyone has this problem or if
it’s just my jiggy personality. At least once a day,
usually in the late afternoon, I get a MAJOR panic attack
that I am not going to be able to stop a food binge
from happening. It comes on rather sudden and for
about five minutes my mind starts going cuckoo like,
“oh-my-gosh-I-can-feel-a-food-binge-coming-on-and-I’m-really-gonna-blow-it-big-t
ime,” etc… It’s an overwhelming feeling of doom and I
have to talk myself through it, by saying, “OK, Nell,
this happens everyday and you always get through it.”
After about five minutes it subsides and I emerge
victorious and abstinently intact. Has anyone else
experienced this either on or off of Meridia or am I just
bonkers?

Panic Attacks….or something

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:57:52 +0000

Hi Nellably, I never really thought of it as a
panic attack but I know that late afternoon is my worst
time. About an hour before we are to eat supper. I am
diabetic and find that if I don’t eat a snack in the
mid-afternoon it is worse, probably because my blood sugar is
too low. Maybe that has something to do with it? Who
knows…