[Skinni_Minni]

I thought I would post since I found it hard to find any positive boards or posts about Meridia.

I've been on Meridia 8 days and have already lost 7lbs. I track my weight watchers points and I am averaging about 15-18 points per day instead of my usual 28 points. The biggest difference is that I am NOT hungry and NOT constantly thinking of food - this is huge for me. I've been dieting and overweight for 15 years and have had a constant battle with always thinking about food, what I was going to eat next, what diet I was on etc. I do have some side effects, like more anxiety and some dizziness every now and then - but so far it's be liveable. I have already checked in with my doctor and plan to every 2-weeks. I think as long as your in close contract with your doctor when on these medications - the risks can be monitored.

I have tried phentermine in the past and it didn't do anything for me but give me incredible headaches.

I think the biggest point is to find what works for you. I've also tried xenical as well, and since my diet is already low-fat; it did not have much effect. No one drug is right for everyone - if one isn't working, try another - we're all so individual that what works for one person - won't work for another.

I'd like to hear from anyone else out there doing well on Meridia, there has to be more of us out there.