Meridia

Sibutramine belongs to the drug family appetite suppressants.

Consult your doctor for exact dosage and when to take this medication and take exactly as directed. This medicine is to be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor on when and how to take this medicine.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Swelling of the hands/feet/ankles/lower legs
Irregular/Painful menstrual cycle
Restlessness/Anxiety/Confusion
Chest/Stomach/Back Pain
Excessive Bruising
Unusual Bleeding
Tremors/Seizures
Appetite changes
Mood Changes
Nervousness
Constipation
Palpitations
Dry Mouth
Headache
Insomnia
Nausea
Rash

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Medicines for anxiety/depression or other mental problems
Other drugs for weight loss/appetite suppressants
Medicines for allergy/cold/flu symptoms
Medicines for high blood pressure
Dextromethorphan
MAO Inhibitors
Grapefruit juice
St. John's Wort
Ketoconazole
Voriconazole
Procarbazine
Meperidine
Bupropion
Linezolid
Bosentan
Fentanyl
Lithium

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Usage of other weight loss drugs
Kidney/Liver/Lung Disease(s)
Eating/Bleeding Disorder(s)
Arrhythmia/Palpitations
High Blood Pressure
Parkinson's Disease
Mood Disorder(s)
Thyroid Disease
Under Dialysis
Sleeplessness
Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Gallstones
Glaucoma
Migraines
Seizures

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

It works by decreasing your appetite, in combination with a diet and excercise programme.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59—86 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

Consult your doctor about your diet. You may need to change your diet whilst on this medication.