[BK Sabrina]

Hello ladies, Bk Sabrina here and just wanting to know if anyone in here has taken or on Meridia. If so, how is it? because I am thinking about switching to Meridia.
If you can tell me alittle bit about it and if it's the same as Phen? I did some resreach online but I need to speak with people who used it or on it now. Thanks to all of you, for your info

[Rebecca123]

if you are going to switch to marida you should wait atleast 3 to 4 weeks for your system to be rid of the phen you dont want to mix the meds..

also I have heard some stories about marida I know that a friends cousin died from it she didnt give her complete medical history and she had a touch of hypertention or something before when she was pregnant.. and it did something to her heart rate and she had a heart attack at the age of 27 so I have never heard anything bad about just taking phentermine but i have heard it is bad if you take phen/phen that is diffrent do your research before you go switching to meridia... NOT GOOD WORSE THE THE PHEN!!!!!


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[Rebecca123]

HEAR IS JUST SOME MORE INFO

Meridia is an oral prescription medication that is used in the medical management of obesity, including weight loss and the maintenance of weight loss.
Information:
MERIDIA (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) Capsules contain 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg of sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate and are supplied as follows:

- 5 mg, blue/yellow capsules imprinted with "MERIDIA" on the cap and "-5-" on the body, in bottles of 100 capsules.
- 10 mg, blue/white capsules imprinted with "MERIDIA" on the cap and "-10-" on the body, in bottles of 100 capsules.
- 15 mg, yellow/white capsules imprinted with "MERIDIA" on the cap and "-15-" on the body, in bottles of 100 capsules.

HOW DOES MERIDIA WORK?
Drugs of this class are thought to suppress appetite by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, dopamine and norepiniphrine thereby modifying appetite centers in the brain.

HOW TO TAKE MERIDIA:
The recommended starting dose of MERIDIA is 10-milligrams administered once daily with or without food. If there is inadequate weight loss, the dose may be titrated after 4 weeks to a total of 15-milligrams taken once daily. The 5-milligram dose should be reserved for those patients that do not tolerate the 10-milligram dose. Blood pressure and heart rate changes should betaken into consideration when making decisions regarding dose titration. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS MERIDIA?
Patients treated with MERIDIA while on a reduced calorie diet showed significant weight loss during the first 6 months of treatment, and significant weight loss was maintained for one year. In one 12-month study, the average weight loss in patients taking MERIDIA, 10 mg daily, was about 10 lbs. and in those taking 15 mg daily was about 14 lbs. The average weight loss in persons on only a reduced calorie diet alone was 3 1/2 lbs. Thus, MERIDIA is proven effective therapy for the obese patient who needs to loose weight to decease morbidity. Nonetheless, the magnitude of the weight loss will ultimately depend on the degree of concomitant caloric restriction and the concomitant use of a graded exercise program.

HOW LONG CAN I CONTINUE TO USE MERIDIA?
MERIDIA is a short-term drug that helps you to start losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready to carry on, on your own. Your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of MERIDIA after a few weeks of treatment, which is when you should be well on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop MERIDIA.

Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program.

BE SURE TO TELL US ON YOU MEDICAL HISTORY/PERSONAL PROFILE IF :
- You have high blood pressure.
- You have an over-active thyroid.
- You have glaucoma.
- You have Diabetes Mellitus.
- You have emotional problems.
- You are pregnant.
- You are currently breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Included on your medical history/personal profile questionnaire all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription), especially other weight reducing agents (e.g., diethylpropion), drugs that can raise blood pressure such as decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, 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. MAO inhibitors and MERIDIA should not be taken together.

SIDE EFFECTS:
Dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, back pain, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as you body adjusts to the medication. Stop MERIDIA if you experience; rash, hives, seizures, worsening of vision, decreased amount of urine or unusual bleeding or bruising. Stop MERIDIA immediately if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity; excitement, restlessness, loss of consciousness, confusion, agitation, weakness, shivering, clumsiness or unsteadiness, fast heartbeat, large-unchanging pupils, vomiting, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, chest pains, swelling of feet/ankles or legs, fainting, disorientation, depression, high fever, eye pain, tremor or increased sweating.

[debpierre]

Almost sounds like phen..

I have only heard it is more expensive than phen.

[Rebecca123]

THIS LINK WILL SHOW YOU MANY LAW SUITS
AND DEATHES PLEASE READY BEFOR YOU EVER TRY THIS DRUG YOUR HEALTH IS MORE IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING DON'T TAKE IT...
PHEN GETS A BAD NAME BECAUSE OF THE COCKTAIL DRUG PHEN/ PHEN
I TOOK IT YEARS AGO BEFROE I HAD CHILDREN AND ALL OF MY BLOOD VESSELS AND VALVES ARE FINE I HAVE HAD 5 ECHO CARDIAGRAMS TO CHECK OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS I WOULDN'T RECOMEND PHEN/PHEN TO ANYONE BUT PHENTERMINE ALONE YES.


http://www.ssem.com/investigations/meridia/meridia.html

[Rebecca123]

LISTEN i AM NOT TRING TO SCARE YOU i AM TRING TO SAVE YOU i WAS STUCK ON THE HOLE MERIDA THING A WHILE BACK AND i WANTED TO GET IT TO BUT THAN MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT I HAVE 3 KIDS TO RAISE AND DO i THINK THEY DESERVE NOT HAVEING A MOTHER TO RAISE THEM BECAUSE i DECIDED i WAS GOING TO EAT TO MUCH AND SIT ON MY BUT ALL DAY AND NOT DO ANYTHING... HE SAID NO ABSOLUTLY NOT AND THATS WHEN HE TOLD ME TO GO HAME AND RESERCH EVERY DIET PILL OUT THEIR ONLINE AND GET BACK TO HIM AND TELL HIM WHAT I FOUND AND I COULDN'T TELL HIM THAT I FOUND ONE GOOD SIGHT THAT SAID ANYTHING GOOD ABOUT MERIDIA EVRY SIGHT MOSTLY WAS SOME GUY WITH ALAW SUIT BECAUSE HIS WIFE WANTED TO LOOK HOT TO TROT FOR HIM AND DIED FROM TAKING MERIDA PLEASE LOOK AT SOME OF THESE SIGHTS AND RECONCIDER WE DONT WANT TO SEE YOUR NAME ON THE MERIDA HIT LIST TOO.!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.meridia-merida-drug.com/

http://www.meridia-side-effects.com/

http://www.beforeyoubuydietpills.com...e-effects.html
LOOK AT THE LAST SIDE EFFECT ON THIS ONE

http://www.attorneylawyernetwork.com...acticearea.htm

[FireplaceNut]

I've heard most people complain that it did "nothing" for them. Also, it's pricey.

Why not switch to Bontril?

[Rebecca123]

IF YOU SEARCH FOR LAW SUITS ON PHENTERMINE ALONE YOU WONT FIND ANY YOU WILL FIND ALL KINDS ON THE PHEN/PHEN BUT NOT PHEN ALONE YOU ARE SAFE UNLESS YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF HIGHT BLOOD PRESSURE THYRIODOR ANY OTHER RESONS... THAT THEY STATE ON THE DONT TAKE LIST ....

[youcandoit]

Thats pretty good, Rebecca. I tried it, but it did NOTHING for me. I think I took it for a month and didnt lose nothing. I wouldnt waste my money. Phen is sooooo much better and it actually works. I am seeing results!!!!

[BK Sabrina]

Thanks ladies for all your info. I am sticking with my phen.I only take half a pill because the pill is just to strong for me. Thanks again!