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Meridia

Meridia is a recommended drug that is taken with low-calorie diet to assist obese people for reducing body weight. It influences chemicals in the human body that are associated to maintenance of weight. It is taken as a short-term supplement along with exercise in the obesity treatment.

How should one consume Meridia?

Get Meridia exactly as instructed by the health care provider. If an individual does not understand these instructions, ask the nurse, doctor or pharmacist to give explanation them.

Take every dosage of Meridia with large amount of water.

It is mostly taken one time in a day as per directed by the doctor.

One can take this drug with or without meal.

Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended for one. Overdose of meridia can be risky for one.

It has been noticed increase blood pressure in few sufferers. It is necessary to have pulse rate and blood pressure monitored on a regular basis when consuming Meridia.

One should keep this drug at room temperature away from heat and moisture.

What are potential side effects of Meridia?

If one feels any of the following side effects, discontinue consuming Meridia and consult the physician as soon as possible:

Irregular heart rate
An allergy, swelling of the tongue, lips, closing of the throat, hives, problem in taking breath
Hypertension, blurred vision, seizures or serious headache

There are some other less severe side effects noticed of Meridia. One should discuss with the doctor, if one feels

Anxiety or nervousness
Insomnia
Tremor or restlessness
Dizziness or mild headache
Constipation
Unpleasant flavor in the mouth or dry mouth

What happens when one forget to take Meridia?

Get the forgotten dosage of Meridia as one remembers. Although, if it is time for the next dosage of Meridia, leave out the forgotten dosage and get just the next on a regular basis planned dose. One should get a double dosage of Meridia.

What should one prevent when consuming Meridia?

One should take precautions while operating machine, driving or doing other risky actions. It may develop problem in concentration, restlessness or dizziness. If one feels these symptoms, prevent risky activities.

One should not take OTC medications or prescription without first discussing with the health care provider particularly weight loss products, migraine mediations, decongestants, cough suppressants, lithium and antidepressants.