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Drug name:
Meridia
How does
the medicine 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
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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 to take the medication:
The recommended starting dose 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.
Effectiveness of the medicine
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
the medicine?
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 therapy.
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
the doctor on your
medical history/personal prifile if:
- You have high blood pressure.
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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.
Contraindications:
MERIDIA is contraindicated in
patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease,
and moderate to severe hypertension.
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