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Meridia Information
Here is some general information
about the weight loss drug called Meridia.
Uses
This medication is used to reduce
excess body weight (obesity).
How to take this medication
Take by mouth exactly as directed
by your doctor, usually once daily. The full effect on weight
may require four to six weeks. Do not increase your dose, take
it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than
prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used
for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug
without your doctor's approval. Over time, this drug may not work
as well as it did at the beginning. Consult your doctor if weight
increases.
Side effects
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation
and difficulty sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Precautions
Before using Meridia, tell your
doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially
drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure
or heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, certain eating
disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma (narrow angle), or
history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen
certain side effects of this medication. It is recommended that
women of child-bearing age should use effective birth control
while taking this medication. This drug is not recommended for
use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this drug.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using Meridia is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this
drug. Use cautiously.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription
and prescription medication you may use, 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. Consult your pharmacist. MAO Inhibitors (see above)
and Meridia should not be taken together. If an MAO Inhibitor
or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other
drug.
Notes
Do not share this medication with
others. This medication should be used in addition to a reduced
calorie diet. Blood pressure and pulse may be measured and laboratory
tests performed to monitor side effects.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not "double- up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
