Meridia Diet Supplement Review – Separating Fact From Fiction
Developed by Abbot Laboratories, this weight loss supplement acts as an appetite suppressant. Made up of Sibutramine HCL monohydrate, it reduces appetite and cravings for food by triggering receptors in the brain. Compared to Fenfluramine, which generates this effect throughout the entire blood stream, Meridia increases serotonin availability only to the brain. Serotonin signifies a feeling of calmness and satiety. Therefore, an increase in serotonin availability and circulation should promote lasting feelings of fullness. Still, Meridia has its own set of side-effects.
Dosage
Available in the form of capsules, it is recommended to take 10 mg once daily (usually in the morning), and if this proves insufficient, the dose may be increased to 15 mg daily after 4 weeks. Meridia is generally recommended for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30. (BMI is calculated by weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
Meridia Ingredients
Each MERIDIA capsule contains 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate. Other inactive Ingredients include
• Lactose Monohydrate, NF
• Microcrystalline Cellulose, NF
• Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, NF
• Magnesium Stearate, NF in a hard-gelatin capsule [which contains titanium dioxide, USP; gelatin; FD&C Blue No. 2 (5- and 10-mg capsules only); D&C Yellow No. 10 (5- and 15-mg capsules only), and other inactive ingredients].
Advantages of Meridia
• There is enough clinical evidence to show that Meridia is an effective weight loss supplement
Negative Side-Effects
Many users of the drug have complained of:
• Dry mouth
• Increased appetite
• Nausea
• strange taste in the mouth
• sexual impotence
• headache
• constipation
• flu-like symptoms
• nervousness.
• Upset stomach
• Trouble sleeping
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Menstrual cramps/pain
• Flushing, or joint/muscle pain
• Sibutramine can substantially increase blood pressure and pulse in some patients. Therefore all patients treated with sibutramine should have regular monitoring of blood pressure and pulse
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Paresthesia
• Mental/mood changes (e.g., excitement, restlessness, confusion, depression, rare thoughts of suicide)
• Seizures
• Problems urinating
• Abnormal bruising or bleeding
• Melena
• Hematemesis
• Jaundice
• Fever and rigors
• Chest pain
• Hemiplegia
• Abnormal vision
• Dyspnea
• Edema
Meridia should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) medications, other weight loss medications like Phentermine, SSRI antidepressants, or if you have medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, or anorexia.
Meridia Conclusion
The weight loss supplement has positive results but with really dangerous side effects. It is therefore recommended to take this pill only if your obesity can cause more harm than that caused by the negative side-effects of Meridia.
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