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Price $27.50
10 Capsules per Strip
Wt. 0gm
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Meridia(15mg)
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What is
Meridia(15mg)
?
Meridia (si-BYOO-tra-meen) is used together with a reduced-calorie diet to help you lose weight and to help keep the lost weight from returning. Sibutramine is thought to work by increasing the activity of certain chemicals, called norepinephrine and serotonin, in the brain. This medicine is approved for use only in people who are very overweight.
Storage
Store away from heat and direct light. Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Keep out of the reach of children.
Dosage
If you are using Meridia to lose weight or maintain it, the usual starting dose is Meridia 10 mg once daily. This eMedTV page explains some of the factors that may affect your Meridia dosage and offers tips on how to effectively take the medication.
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Side Effects
Though Meridia may be safer than other anti- obesity drugs, it still warrants caution. The most troubling side effects include increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and abnormal heart rhythms (arrythmias) seen in some participants during clinical trials. However, most of these side effects were observed in participants who took large doses (more than 15 mg) of the drug (Portyansky, 23). Blood pressure elevations were controlled in these trials with dose adjustments . Those who do have high blood pressure to begin with are urged to weigh the benefits and risks of taking this drug.
Precautions
Understanding Meridia warnings and precautions can help ensure a safe, successful treatment process. This eMedTV page provides some of the risks of using Meridia, explains who should avoid the drug, and describes what to discuss with your doctor.
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