[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.

[Dazed]

Hi, I started my diet about a month ago on phen and although I lost weight I felt it was more down to willpower than the drug because as soon as it started to wear off I got really hungry. I had tried meridia before and did really well but then used the generic which I didn't find effective and gave up. So, I decided to stop the phen and start meridia again instead....so far so good...i've lost about 17lb in 3 weeks (and I have no side effects - i check my b/p regularly and its not changed at all, plus I don't get the spaced feeling I had from phen)

It works for me so far...I hope it continues to work for you...good luck x

[Choco-cat]

Congrats girls! Good for both of you, whether it's phen, meridia, or whatever else you're taking! I've only ever tried phen, and I've had incredible success on it, so I don't imagine I'll be changing anything any time soon. I've got a friend on Meridia, though. She doesn't work out like she should, but she's still lost 10 pounds or so.

Glad you joined. We're all here for the same reason, and we're fighting the same fight. It just helps to have people fighting with you sometimes, doesn't it?
:)
Choco-cat

[Skinni_Minni]

Thanks Choco - you're looking fantastic!!

[SoftSucculentQueenie]

choco-cat! i wear did you get that pretty dress?

i have been wondering about meridia, too. for phen to continuw working on me i need to be on it for 2 weeks and off it for another two weeks.

after reading the inspiring posts above i think i want to give meridia a try to see if it will work for me.

[green cat]

Meridia works great for me. It helped me lose 8 lbs in a month, I just wish it wasnt so expensive. Im gonna try phen next cause theres no way I can afford to pay for meridia.

[Jade1983]

I have also just started on Meridia 2 weeks ago. I've lost 8lbs in two weeks which I thought was great considering I have tried Phentermine,Hoodia,Xenadrine,Relacore,Alli,Stacker 3...you name it, I tried it and it seemed my body never took to any of them much and especially not without side effects. I have no side effects with Meridia and I feel great!!!! I should exercise, but right now everything is hectic. My goal is to drop some of my other commitments so in my 2nd month on it I can get a walk or some kind of exercise in. I wish they had a Meridia support website where you could chat with alot of people that are on it like they do this one. I love hearing success stories!!! They make it all worthwhile!

[JEckhoff]

I just started Meridia a week ago and I have lost six pounds already. I started exercising again for the last two days with cardio at home with my aerobic step.

It feels good to have more control. I read that working out helps you lose more and that's what I plan to do. I'm so tired of being the answer to the dieter's prayer. "Dear Lord, if I can't be thin than please let my friends be fatter then me."

Currently I am 199 pounds. When I got married 17 years ago I weighed 125 pounds and looked rather nice at my height of 5 ft 6 inches. :)

So, I would like to get down to 135 pounds at least. I don't know how long it will take but I am willing to be patient. I want to be and feel healthier too.:)

I have to snap some before photos so I'll have something to compare to the afters.:)

Everyone keep up the great work. It takes commitment no matter what route you choose to take.

The Meridia is more expensive then the Phentermine. I live in Hattiesburg, MS and I paid $111.00 for a month's prescription with a MS insurance card that anyone can get online. Also, on the Meridia website you can print out a one time coupon for one refill of Meridia with $25.00 off. I will do that next month.

I went to a doctor who prescribed me Phentermine and also Meridia. I had one month of the Phentermine and three months of the Meridia and then for some reason the doctor could not prescribe diet drugs anymore in the state of MS. He has since replaced himself with another doctor to service his patient's but I am going to wait until I go through all three of my refills for the Meridia.

I haven't had any side effects and I feel good so I'll keep taking it. I'll also post my experiences on Meridia as well. I've read that some people feel that Meridia works as an anti-depressant too.
~Judy