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Meridia Information
This medication is used to reduce excess body
weight (obesity).
Order Page
Before you order Meridia from the internet pharmacy you need to
read through all of the Meridia prescription weight loss medication
information below. The Meridia information below is not meant to
be a substitute for proper advice obtained from your doctor or health
provider. After you read through ALL of the Meridia product information
below you may then procede to the order page for this prescription
weight loss medication at the Internet Pharmacy.
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Meridia - Directions
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 this drug 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, this drug may not work as well as it did at the beginning.
Consult your doctor if weight increases.
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Meridia - Side Effects
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may
occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
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Meridia - Precautions
Before using this drug, 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 this medication.
It is recommended that women of child-bearing age should use effective
birth control while taking this medication. This drug is not recommended
for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this
drug. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast
milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects
of this drug. Use cautiously.
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Meridia - 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.,
pseudo ephedrine, 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 this drug should
not be taken together. If an MAO Inhibitor or this drug is stopped,
wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug.
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Meridia - Notes
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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Meridia - Missed Dose
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.
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Meridia - 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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