PhentermineMERIDIA
 | Meridia is a prescription medication that is used along with a reduced-calorie diet to help people lose weight and keep it off. Meridia works by acting on the appetite control centers in the brain. Since 1997, Meridia has been prescribed to over 8.5 million world wide. Studies have shown that using Meridia, along with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, helps patients lose weight and maintain weight loss for up to 2 years. |
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MERIDIA DRUG INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Meridia While Pregnant? Breast-feeding
Meridia is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Meridia.
It is not known whether Meridia 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.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs 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, procarbazine, linezolid), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine.
Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause drowsiness: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
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 Meridia is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Meridia Overdose
If a Meridia overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat.
Notes
Do not share Meridia with others. Meridia 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 Meridia Dose
If you miss a Meridia 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 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.
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Meridia While Pregnant? Breast-feeding
Meridia is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Meridia.
It is not known whether Meridia 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.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs 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, procarbazine, linezolid), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine.
Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause drowsiness: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
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 Meridia is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Meridia Overdose
If a Meridia overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat.
Notes
Do not share Meridia with others. Meridia 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 Meridia Dose
If you miss a Meridia 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 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.
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