Meridia
Apr 13th 2009adminWeight Loss Products
“Meridia review”
One weight loss product that has also become quite popular is Meridia, which is available only by prescription. This product is made by the trusted Abbott Laboratories, which have manufactured other well known medications such as Glucerna, Pedialyte, Omnicef, as well as many others.
There are no gimmicks associated with Meridia,
and no unfound claims. And, unlike many other companies with unproven weight loss products, Abbott Laboratories will be prepared to stand behind any of their products, while continuing to conduct research into the effectiveness and safety of their products.
Meridia has been very open in mentioning those who can take their product safely and who should avoid it. The product can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure in some patients, so it is important to be aware of this fact.
Meridia is designed for those who need to lose at least 30 pounds, depending on the person’s height. The manufacturers also make it very clear that it is important for users of this medication to be following a reduced calorie diet.
How Meridia works
Meridia works by sending signals to your brain, which makes you believe that you are already full, even if you have only eaten very little. In turn, this will help you to feel the need to eat less, and let you see results much faster. Meridia also claims that in addition to helping you lose weight while taking the medication, it will also help you maintain that weight and keep it off.
The pill comes in either 10 mg or 15 mg capsules, which your doctor will help you to decide is the best dosage for your weight loss needs. There have even been some claims that Meridia will also give you an energy boost, which can help you burn even more calories, however these claims haven’t really been proven to be true.
Side effects of Meridia
Some of the most common side effects of Meridia include dry mouth, headaches, constipation, anorexia, increased sweating, insomnia, elevated blood pressure and an increased heart rate.
These side effects are actually very common, and with some over-the-counter medications, it shouldn’t be too hard to control them. There have been some more serious side effects reported as well which can occur, and it is important to contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.
• Symptoms of serotonin syndrome, which include a feeling of restlessness and a very fast heart beat
• Experiencing blackouts
• Feeling confused
• Tremors
• Anxiousness
• Rigidity of muscles or not being able to coordinate
• Enlarged pupils
• High fever
• Vomiting
• Sweating
What does research say about Meridia?
The active ingredient, Sibutramine, has been studied extensively throughout the world, in more than 100 clinical trials with more than 12,000 patients being tested. This ingredient was first approved in 1997.
In these many research studies, it was found that sibutramine combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, was effective in offering significant weight loss results in most of the obese patients – compared to just exercise and diet alone.
However, the effectiveness and safety of Meridia hasn’t been proven beyond the use of two years.
Do we recommend Meridia to our users?
Meridia has proven itself to be effective as a weight loss product. But, the side effects are a bit concerning. The product itself has been well researched, and it is safe to assume that your doctor will help you in making the best decision whether Meridia is the right product for you. Also, they can determine what the best dosage is for your weight loss goals.
We feel confident in offering our recommendation for Meridia, provided it is used under the careful supervision of a physician, and the proper dosage is followed.
