It is said, precaution is better than cure, it is recommended to consult your physician or pharmacist before starting any weight loss diet pill. Make sure to understand the possible side effects of a medication. Following are the precautions one must keep in mind while on meridia prescription.
- Stop using meridia if it gives you an allergic reaction. Never take meridia if you suffer from the compulsive dieting disorder known as anorexia nervosa.
- Never combine combine meridia with other drugs used to suppress appetite. Also make sure not to take meridia within two weeks after taking drug classified as an MAO inhibitor, including the antidepressant medications Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate.
- Meridia also interact with a wide variety of other prescription and over-the-counter drugs so confirm about your medical condition well in advance.
- Few Drugs That Interacts With Meridia
- Excessive amount of alcohol.
- Dextromethorphan (found in many over-the-counter cough preparations)
- Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray) Erythromycin (Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE)
- Fentanyl (Duragesic) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral) Lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Naratriptan (Amerge)
- Paroxetine (Paxil) Pentazocine (Talwin NX, Talacen)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Stimulants such as amphetamines, Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Adderall, Didrex, and Ionamin
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan, Trofan)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor) Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
It is recommended to consult your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions or doubt about using meridia.
Precautions:
It is recommended not to exceed the dose of this medicine for longer than prescribed period without consulting your doctor. If taken beyond prescribed period, it results in serious life threatening side effects.
- Never involve in physical activities that needs attention just after taking meridia like driving.
- Always inform your physician well in advance if you need consultation for any other medical problem about use of meridia.
- Meridia is not meant for pregnant women.
- Avoid taking meridia while breastfeeding.
- Never share this medication with others as it is a prescription drug.
- Always keep meridia out of the reach of children.
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