There are 270 ratings for the drug: MERIDIA in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for meridia: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	weight loss	Constipation	Been taking Meridia for 6 weeks now. Went to the Doctor to get weighed and surprisingly I lost 33 lbs. I was amazed. What Meridia has done for me was take away the necessity to over eat. I stop when I'm not hungry now as opposed to stopping when I'm full. The only time I weigh myself is when I go to the doctr who is monitoring me every 6 weeks. Meridia has been absolutely wonderful for me!	F	42	6 weeks 10 1X D		7/26/2010
2	To lose 40 pounds	I became severely depressed with terrible stomach pains and weakness. I had to discontinue after 5 days and still had depression for many days after I stopped.		F	59	5 days 15 mg 1X D		7/14/2010
5	Hypothyroid. 95 lbs overweight	Quite thirsty. Peeing a lot! No other side effects to speak of.	I wasn't going to post until I had been taking this a while, but the first 3-5 days seem to be when everyone is affected one way or another. First day, felt a little wierd "spacey"? No decrease in appetite. Second day, still felt a little spacey with mild dry mouth. Day 3 felt great, but had the dry mouth. No headaches to note. Day 3 woke up with ZERO appetite AND zero interest in smoking. Day 4 Feel great, a little munchy in the evening, but that is due to taking it so early in the AM. Today, day 5, constipated, but already had that problem prior to Meridia Rx due to thyroid problems. Hope this keeps up, was very very worried about the side effects! Took phentermine in the past and it was a HORRID experience! Oh and in the past 5 days I have lost 3.5 lbs. YAY!	F	39	5 days 10mg 1X D		7/5/2010 Email History
5	Shortness of breath-	Dryness of mouth.	I had shortness of breath so my doctor wanted me to lose some weight. I had already lost 8 pounds on my own in 1 month I lost another 8 pounds; however, I was only on it for 1 month and now my appetite is right back to where it was before. Any suggestions? I loved being on it because I was never hungry!	F	52	30 days 25mg 1X D		6/22/2010
5	weight loss	Meridia has changed my life!! I have lost about 35 pounds in a little over 3 months. I changed my eating but I am not following a set plan. I am just eating the right things and ONLY when I am hungry. I am not deprieving myself of a once in a while treat. If I want to have 1 of my kids cookies I have ONE. I feel like I am eating like a normal person. I also did not increase my activity level, although I am pretty active already. I plan to start back at the gym in the next week or 2 as my schedule frees up so that I can burn more calories. The best part for me is that I AM NEVER EVER HUNGRY!! The only meal that I cannot miss is lunch. Otherwise I have to force myslef to eat dinner some nights. And late night snacks are almost a thing of the past. I just called my Dr this week to tell her the news and get a refill and she was screaming for me on the phone! She said that the drug is safe and I should continue to take it. I am hoping for another 15 by the end of the summer, but ma		F	38	3 months 15mg 1X D		6/4/2010 Email
4	Need to lose 80 lbs	Dry mouth, a littlebit if insomnia and I still feel tired...	I have alredy lost 6 lbs! I was already exercising but then had to have my gall bladder removed so that slowed me down. Now I am on Meridia and I have enough energy to take brisk walks for an hour a day, do some stretching and stairs. I have already lost 6 lbs - this is crazy!	F	32	6 days 15 mg 1X D		6/1/2010
1	weight reduction	I've had the worst case of heartburn ever. Acid reflux and burping also. I burn from my bellybutton up to my chin. A lot of gassiness too.	I did lose about 4 lbs in the 12 days, but the cost is high and the side effects are not bearable.	F	65	12 days 10 mg 1X D		5/27/2010
5	Weight loss	head-ache(aleve works for this), increased thirst, decreased hunger	My doc started me out for the first 10 days with 5mg to make sure I didn't have any adverse effects, I have been taking 10mg for the past 5 days. I can definitely feel the difference with 10mg - and so far I feel good except for minor head-ache. It is really helping me not to snack between meals and so far I am able to stick to a 1200-1400 calorie diet without hunger. Meridia definitely helps! One tip though; if you aren't on a structured diet program or keeping a food journal and exercising you're fooling yourself!	F	32	2 weeks 10 mg 1X D		5/21/2010
5	Obesity; Get pregnant in a year	The first week: Jittery for first 3 days, slight dry mouth, thirsty, minor joint pain for first 2 days, a few headaches here and there (have since gone away), and slightly irritable first few days. Second week: None.	Meridia has been a miracle for me. I weighed 209 lbs on Day 1. A week later, I got on the scale and to my surprise it said 204 lbs! What I did: The day I began Meridia, I started a healthy diet - no more than 1200 calories a day & stopped the ice cream habit. I walk more now, but I still have no real exercise routine. I no longer eat fatty and greasy foods. I love Meridia because I feel less hungry and eat much smaller meals. For example, I can eat a Lean Cuisine at lunch and feel full. The only thing is, I tend to get hungrier at night. So, I started taking Meridia an hour later than usual and I've been less hungry at night. Personally, it's harder for me to lose weight than the average person because I have hypothyroidism -- no thyroid to control my metabolism. (I take 225 mcg of Levothyroxine.) I have been struggling with my weight since I was 21, when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My endocrinologist prescribed Meridia for me because I told her that I am unhappy with my weight, fearful I will get gestational diabetes if I get pregnant again, and don't want to risk the chance of becoming diabetic in the future. Ironically, because I had gestational diabetes, I was put on a diet (2,300 calories a day) during my pregnancy, and did not gain a pound. As a result, I lost 20 lbs after having my son. Now, after almost a year and a half later, I’ve gained a total of 13 lbs, slowly heading back up to my pre-pregnancy weight of 216 lbs. Meridia is the best thing t	F	35	10 days 10 mg 1X D		5/19/2010
5	over weight	During the first two weeks, a little dry mouth. Nothing severe. No real bad side effcts. The cost is $183 per month and for me, since I was only 33lbs over, it's x 6 months. Six months is what it will take for me to hit my BMI. You may be different-consult your doctor. If you have a desire to get back in shape, go for it, spend the money. If you don't have the money, stay away from Meridia, because all you'll do is complain it doesn't work. I'm living proof it does though. You have to excercise--don't expect the weight to fall off without some effort. Do you want to get back in shape? Follow the program, excercise. I rode a bicycle 125 miles per week, took meridia, watched my food consumption, and watched my body changed back to a normal physique. If you are looking for approx cost-Doctor visits, physical, blood work, x 6 months = APPROX $1800.00 If you add your excercise into it, then that is your time-you'll have to price that. Total benefit-PRICELESS.	On 3-3-10 I weighed 203 lbs. On 5-14-10 I weighed in at 179 lbs. I've lost 24 lbs so far. My correct BMI is 169 lbs. I've been on almost three months supply of 15mg capsules, one each day. It helps control appetite and gives an appreciation for what you eat. The drug blocks sensors in the brain so you don't have the "hungry" feeling. I have 10 lbs to loose in the next 2 months, stepping down to 10mg capsules and then finally to 5mg capsules. What accelerated my weight loss was 1000 miles of cycling since I started the drug. Excercise and the weight will drop. Cut caloric intake to 1000-1200 calories per day, eat nothing fried, and this pulls your health back to the teenage years. At age 50 now, I've resumed control of my weight, can fit in medium shirts, and feel the best I've ever felt. No pot belly. Great feeling. Lost it. I do not have heartburn any longer. Began the program on March 3rd 2010 consuming 1 capsule each 15mg per day. Three months of this. The fourth upcoming month is 15 mg supply. The fifth month will be reduced to 10mg. The final month is a 5mg supply. Also-the heartburn is gone due to the weight dropping-I use to have to take one zantac per day-no more zantac!	M	50	90 days 15mg 1X D		5/14/2010
5	weight issues	Daily headaches went went away with tylenol or advil.	When I first took Merdia I weighed 220 lbs. I lost 85 lbs total. I stopped taking Merdia because it is crazy expensive and my insurance didnt cover it. Its been 2 years since I took Merdia and all of the weight has returned.	F	34	1 years 15 mg 1X D		4/6/2010
5	for weightloss	I have been quite lucky not many side effects. I have noticed I drink a lot more which can only be a good thing and only this last week I have had trouble sleeping	It has only been a positive experience for me I could not have lost this amount of weight with out it . I have lost 32 lbs in 7 weeks with not much effort. I have nt excercised a lot . The drug will really work. I have found I dont have much appetite, I dont snack, I eat much smaller meals and feel full.There have been times when I get really hungry and its usually in the evening so I changed my diet after 3 days to not eat so much in the day, and save my calories for the night and that has been nothing short of a miracle because now I dont get hungry in the day I just eat in the evening and its working for me. I have another 20lbs to go and its been the easiest 7 weeks of my life. I read someone say its not a miracle, pill well i think it is if you adjust your lifestyle for it as I did . I would recomend anyone that is taking this drug that gets hungry at night as I did, to just eat minimum in the day and save your calories for the night . I worried at first that I was eating to late and going to bed therefor, I would not lose weight well I am living proof, 32lbs in 7 weeks is a huge amount to lose and I feel great and my doctor says im doing great .So good luck and I hope it works for you as it has for me	F	45	7 weeks 15mg 1X D		3/26/2010
4	Overweight	Loss of appetite, diminished sex drive (have desire but struggle to maintain erection/have orgasm), dry mouth, eyes, and palms, assertiveness, anxiety, and occassional restlessness.	I have taken Phentermine in the past and it made me very irritable and jittery. I since been taking Meridia for the past 8 years, as needed. It has proven very effective for weight loss and maintenance.	M	36	8 years 15mg 1X D		3/25/2010
4	weight loss	irritable, heart palpitations?, seemed more thirsty, insomnia,	Noticed irritability after a few weeks of being on it. I needed to cut my anti-depressant in half, due to serotonin syndrome.(extremely cold feeling,after taking anti-depressant, since cutting the dose in half, that "cold feeling" went away.) Noticed right away how "not hungry" I felt. And when I did eat, I felt fuller faster with less food. Almost felt like stomach was upset the first couple of days of using Meridia. I reduced my calorie intake to take advantage of the not "starved" feeling you get with just dieting alone. I lost 22lbs. Very happy with that. I went off of it to give myself a break for about a week to see if irritablity improved. It seemed to. I have since resumed the Meridia, and for some reason I don't feel so irritable. I do drink more water and that is a good thing for me. I especially notice I'm thirsty when I first get up and drink water. I take the Meridia in the morning. Other than the heart palpitations, which I will keep an eye on, I like how much easier it is to stick to a low cal diet and do low-key exercising (back problems) Energy level is better, I think due in part to healthier eating and weight loss too.	F	48	45 days 10 mg 1X D		3/19/2010 Email
5	Weight Loss	The first week experienced dry mouth. This was actually helpful for me as I needed to increase my water consumption. I think the key to this drug working is really water consumption. I tend to lose more pounds each week when I maintain at least 44 oz. of water daily than when I dont. Haven't experienced any other side effects for the duration that I have been on this.	I have lost 53 pounds in the course of six months WITHOUT incorporating any exercise. I have watched the type of foods that I eat and total caloric consumption under 1300 calories. I would suggest this to anyone who is serious about losing weight and have been unsuccessful in the past. I think the side effects depend on the individual person however I haven't had any issues at all. I am very pleased with the results and will continue taking to drop the last 20 pounds to reach my goal.	F	34	6 months 10 mg 1X D		3/9/2010 Email
4	Weight Loss	I have had no side effects with this drug. This has been the best thing for my and my health. I asked my doctor 6 years ago to help me with my weight and he wouldn't try me on this drug, he retired, I got a new doctor and she has helped me.	I am down 63 pounds and feel great. I walk every day, and can do up to 4km in 30 minutes on my lunch hour. I would recommend this to help anyone in need of weight loss. One thing, I do recommend, do not take any other medication while on this drug. I think that is the key to making this drug work to its fullest potential.	F	41	9 months 10mg-15mg 1X D		3/6/2010 Email
5	Weight Issues	Sweating, leg cramps and weak muscle function in legs. This was bad enough at first that I considered stopping. I stayed with it and now all I have is a little muscle weakness in both legs. All of the side effects seem to lessen with time.	It works excellent if you can put up with the side effects which I hope are not permanent. Nonetheless I could not have lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks without it, I will stay on it until I reach my goal.	M	56	3 weeks 10 1X D		2/25/2010 Email
4	weight loss	elevated blood pressure but not HIGH blood pressure, insomnia the first few days but went away	This drug is helpful, IF you are willing to exercise, watch what you eat and ultimately change your patterns. I have lost about 18 pounds in 7 weeks. It is NOT the miracle pill...NOTHING is...I still get hungry. But if you are conscious about WHAT YOU THINK and WHAT YOU FEEL while you are on this medication, you might just change your life. I have worked out and watched what I eat my whole life. About a year and a half ago, I was sidelined with a foot and knee injury which made working out consistently a real challenge, and I gained about 20 pounds. I was frustrated that diet and moderate exercise would not move the scale. My DR prescribed Meridia, knowing that it was a short term fix while I re-habbed my injuries. Losing weight quickly has taken pressure off my foot and knee injury, allowing me to workout harder. When I finish re-habbing my knee and foot, I will most likely go off this medication and continue with the healthy eating habits I've solidified during the time I've been on the drug. I did have trouble sleeping the first few nights but it subsided after a couple of days.	M	42	7 weeks		1/24/2010
1	lose weight	INSOMNIA,DIZINESS,SEVERE HEADACHES,NAUSEA,IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS,ANXIETY	IVE BEEN TAKING THESE PILLS FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND SO FAR IVE LOST ABOUT 9LBS BUT HONESTLY THEY ARE NOT WORTH IT.THE FIRST WEEK I WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERE HEADACHES AND INSOMNIA AT TIMES I WASNT ABLE TO SLEEP AT ALL I WOULD BE AWAKE ALL DAY AND SLEEP UNTILL ABOUT 4 AM THE NEXT DAY AND WAKE UP AT 12 PM.THE SECOND WEEK MY HEADACHES SORT OF WENT AWAY AND I WAS SLEEPING ALLOT BETTER BUT THEN I STARTED NOTICING IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS AND ANXIETY I DIDNT PAY MUCH ATTENTION SO I KEPT TAKING THEM.ON THE THIRD WEEK I WAS NOTICING THAT I WASNT ABLE TO BREATH RIGHT BUT AGAIN I DIDNT PAY ATTENTION SO I WENT TO GO PLAY BASKETBALL AND FOR THE FIRST 5 MINUTES PLAYING MY CHEST STARTED HURTING I COULDNT BREATH AND I FELT THAT I WAS GOING TO FAINT THATS WHEN I REALIZED THAT THESE PILLS ARE NOT WORTH IT!I RATHER WORK HARD ON MY OWN TO LOSE WEIGHT THAN THE EASY WAY OUT BY TAKING THESE PILLS!!	F	23	3 weeks		1/21/2010
5	to lose about 90 lbs	It made me very hyper at first & kind of spacey	I take a tranquilizer also - and that seems to help the "hyper" feeling I have very much (especially at the beginning of taking it). I have lost 10 lbs in 10 days (of course I have an awful lot of weight to lose & was eating so much before). I only want 3 meals a day (some very small, but I usually eat a big breakfast after I workout). Extremely happy with the drug (with the tranquilizer to combat the hyperness). Can't wait to hit my goal! Hope it keeps working. I take 15 mg pills. (I took 10 mg about 2 yrs ago, and that didn't seem to help nearly as much).	F	47	10 days		12/12/2009
4	To lose weight	Dry mouth, jittery, insomnia, racing heartbeat at times, fast breathing			42	7 days		11/30/2009 Email
4	Obese	I take the pill (15mg) in the morning with 2-3 cups of water. I sometimes feel that my stomach is up in my throat; hence, that is why I consume water with the pill to ease that sensation of feeling as if I am going to vomit. Sometimes I feel light headed and very thirsty throughout the day (a dry throat and mouth).	I find that I don't feel the need to snack between meals. I also do not find myself as hungry during the day. However, at night I sometimes become hungry. (Maybe because the medicine is wearing off). I have a newborn baby, and was suffering from symptoms of PPd and this has helped that subside. The reason I decided to take this medicine, was to aid my over snacking issues, to aid me with my diet and exercise plan of losing the extra weight I have gained. Something else to note is that I have chosen to not weigh myself until I have been on the drug for 1.5 months. I don't want to get caught up in numbers! I feel good at any rate.	F	26	3 weeks		11/28/2009 Email
5	Weight Loss	None so far, other than a dry mouth.	So far, I’m happy with this pill. I haven’t had any of the scary side affects and hopefully won’t. I was only prescribed a 1 month supply. I got it primarily for weight loss and to control my crazy eating. I gained 60 pounds when I was pregnant and was only able to lose 45. Nothing else was working. I have been dealing with severe depression and surprisingly, I feel more emotionally stable and in control when on this pill. I would like to take this for the next few months simply because it helps my mood.	M	30	2 days		11/24/2009
4	weightloss	insomnia for the first week.	I have been taking meridia for about a month now and I've lost about 6 pounds. I don't feel like it helps me feel full faster, but sometimes I don't feel hungry. It doesn't seem like I have been eating that much less, but somehow I have lost weight, which I haven't been able to do in a few months.	F	36	28 days		11/14/2009 Email
5	To lose weight	Side effects if any, are very minimal. May have felt slightly jittery the first week taking, but that has gone away.	This medication is incredible. It has taken away ALL cravings for sweets and snack foods. Snacking between meals was a big issue for me, and the urge has TOTALLY gone away - amazing. I have lost 5 lbs so far and would like to lose 40-45. Trying to walk at lunch time as much as possible for 45 minutes at a fast pace, would like to begin a workout routine at home as well. Not eating fast food at all and trying to eat healthy 'normal' food.	F	42	22 days		10/30/2009 Email
5	Lose 65 lbs	Dry mouth got better after second month. Sweating. Constipation. Insominia when taken late in the day.	Started on 8/29/09. As of 10/26 I have lost 16lbs. My appetite has come back a bit, but I think it's related to my cycle. Most of the time food does not impress me and I don't snack between meals. But that also means I do not have a desire to eat salads or fresh veggies either. Now struggling with constipation. No amount of prunes or fiber is helping.Since August my BP has gone down significantly. Still love this medication because I feel in control and not ruled by emotional eating. I have also continued walking every day. Still taking 15mg	F	44	55 days		10/26/2009 Email
4	I want to lose 40 lbs,	I have very bad insomnia. Sometimes I don't sleep the entire night. I have dry mouth and constipation. Slight spike in blood pressure.	I have been taking 10 mg. daily for 2 months. The scale tells me that I have lost 12 lbs, and all of my clothes are baggy. I am eating about half the amount of food I ate before going on meridia. I follow canada food rules with a limit on the no. of carbs. I eat healthy, lots of veggies and fruit, and we hardly ever eat out because it is too tempting to cheat. I am taking some sleeping pills, but they have their own set of side effects. I am talking to the pharmicist and dr about the insomnia.	F	62	2 months		10/13/2009 Email
5	To combat excessive hunger	Dry mouth, insomnia for the first week, racing pulse from time to time.	This drug started working 4 hours after I took it, however the 10 mg lost effectiveness after 4 weeks and I switched to the 15 mg which is working fine with no decrease in effect so far. Although I am not obese, I was close to 50 lbs overweight due to almost constant hunger. I have always had a huge appetite and routinely ate more than my husband who outweighs me by almost 100 lbs. I could not go more than 2 hours after eating without others being able to hear my stomach growling and I was totally preoccupied with what I was going to eat next. Meridia has put a stop to all that. I eat when I'm hungry, making healthy choices when possible, and stop when I'm full (I never in my life stopped when I was full). I also rarely eat after supper now, rather than having 2 suppers at 6 and 10 p.m. I have lost 12 lbs in 7 weeks but 8 of those have been in the past 3 weeks on the 15 mg dosage.	F	35	7 weeks		9/26/2009
4		Numbness in hands and feet, headache, dry mouth very badly, chest tightness, increased heartrate/pulse.	It works great, I have been on it a few times in my life and it always helped me lose weight. You DO gain the gain weight if you don't keep up with diet and exercise.	F	22	6 months		9/18/2009
3	80 lbs	Week 1-2 Increased energy, sweating, nausea, loss of appetite, body tingling, dry mouth. Week 3 - Dry mouth slightly better, decreased energy, not as much sweating or nausea, more of an appetite,heartburn (pressure behind sternum)	Haven't weighed myself-too scared but clothes are fitting better. I need to lose about 80lbs. Very sad when I used to be a size 5 in 1995! Already had high BP and Cholest. Dry mouth was pretty bad and after reading other posts I will now assume I have bad breath. Wonderful,now I'm fat and smelly. Had some pretty intense sweating like a linebacker. Usually try to walk two miles everyday but last two weeks my energy has been very low and I am again struggling. BUT-This medicine is amazing because food does not rule my life. Feel normal again. I get hungry. I eat. Then move on with my life. I don't know how this medicine works. Actually, no food turns me on-not even my favorite. I get hungry but can't figure out what I am hungry for. Grocery shopping for myself and my daughter is a challenge because nothing appeals to me. It seems to work best when I take just after waking in the morning with a full glass of water. Now wondering if I should take midmorning since I crash by 3pm and very tired by 6pm.	F	44	21 days		9/18/2009 Email
3	lose up to 60 pounds	Horrible insomnia - I haven't had a good sleep in 3 weeks. Was awake for 38 hours at one point. My Dr. prescribed sleeping pills to help. Constipated - no matter how much fibre I eat, it isnt helping. I also have this wierd, full body tingle. It starts at my head and goes right down to my feet. It feels like I have been hyper-ventilating. I haven't had my blood pressure checked, so will be doing that tomorrow morning.	Aside from the side effects, I have lost wieght - 10 pounds in three weeks. I am not feeling hungry, and am able to eat smaller meals and feel satisfied.	F	40	21 days		9/15/2009 Email
4	weight loss	it seems that my skin is drying out and any sores aka acne issues won't heal.		F	43	3 months		8/25/2009
3	Lose 20 pounds	Mild, but daily headaches; fatigue; mood swings, not radical but noticable change in desire to exercise etc.	I have lost 5 pounds so far, which is nice. As for appetite control, I think it is working to a point, however I do believe someone like myself who eats "just to eat" will have to convince themselves simply NOT to eat verses the pill turning you off food. In other words, I eat most of the time without being "hungry" but taking the pill makes me think, "hey I'm taking this med, I should not eat that right now...." The side effects are mild at this time. I will continue the 10mg pill and see what happens. If the side effects continue or worsen I will likely stop taking it. My insurance does not cover, so it is 130. a month, ouch.	F	39	2 weeks		8/20/2009
4	50lbs overweight	Dry mouth, occasional slight insomnia	I used to weigh 240 the first time I took Meridia. Got down to 170 at my lowest then went off it for about 2 years. Gained back 30 pounds, but never went above 200. Now I'm trying to reach my goal of 150. I started taking it again less than one week ago (10mg) and have already lost 5 pounds. (I do watch calories and exercise at least 3x a week). Meridia WORKS.	F		6 days		8/19/2009
2	weight loss	digestive issues, dry mouth	Although Meridia helped me to lose weight by making me feel full rather quickly, I had terrible issues digestively. It took about 3 weeks to notice a 'pressure' in my chest behind my sternum. I thought at first it may be cardiac related, but began having a "peculiar noise" at times upon swallowing accompanied with a slight sensation of my esophagus feeling smaller as I swallowed certain foods. My internist sent me for a barium swallow and was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia (which many people my age have) but along with the hernia I had "severe" reflux. That's what was causing the 'pressure' @ night. I went off of Meridia for about 3 weeks to see if things cleared up. It did to a point. Upon continuing Meridia again, the problem again returned, even worse. I know digestive problems aren't experienced by most who use Meridia,.....but I am one of the few who did. I am no longer taking it.	F	57	6 weeks		8/5/2009
4	Stubborn Weight	I have been on Meridia for a week and so far the only side effects are eating less and feeling STUFFED after just a few bites of food. Down 4 pounds... Reading hundreds of reviews, most have been positive. However, I have noticed that an inordinate number of overweight people seem to have trouble with the word "lose". Here is all that I would like to say: We are overweight and would like to LOSE weight. If we LOSE enough weight, our clothes may become too large and feel LOOSE. We do not "loose" weight (with any luck). We attempt to LOSE WEIGHT and make our fat clothes too LOOSE. Got it? Good luck losing weight and loosening those jeans!!!		F	39	6 days		7/23/2009
4	Weight Loss	dry mouth, moods are fine on 10mg but when increased to 15mg I felt a bit stressed most of the time. I went back to 10mg.	after 3 weeks appetite is in check and 8lbs lost. I started walking at least 3 times a week and eating a max of 1300 calories/day (minimum of 1100 calories/day). Feeling better all over. Looks like I will have to stay on the 10mg.	F	38	45 days		7/18/2009 Email
5	Weight loss	Day one and two I had slightly elevated heart rate. Less hunger! After one week I have no side effects whatsoever. In fact I feel good. I'm eating less and exercising more!	Lost 7 pounds after one week. I weigh in tomorrow to see how week two goes. I'm trying hard. Meridia helps slightly with my huge hunger. I was unable to lose any weight until I tried Meridia.	M	53	14 days		7/17/2009 Email
4	to lose weight	none	BEEN TAKING IT FEW MONTHS, NO SIDE EFFECTS THEN HAD DEATH IN FAMILY AND I STOPPED TAKING IT THE WEIGHT WENT STRAIGHT BACK ON. I AM NOW TAKING IT AGAIN AND THE WEIGHT COMES OFF BUT VERY SLOWLY, I HAVE VERY UNDERACTIVE THYROID TAKE 225 MCG DAILY OF LEVOTHYROXINE, I THINK IT IS NO WONDER DRUG I TAKE 15MG DAILY AND IT HELPS BUT ITS STILL A HARD SLOG TO LOSE WEIGHT. WISH THERE WAS AN EASY WAY.	F	42	3 months		7/15/2009
3	Weight Loss	No side effects. New to the drug.	A competitive gymnast, I never had a weight issue until gaining during two pregnancies. I've tried everything to naturally lose the weight: Atkins, calorie counting (800-1000 cals.), a personal trainer 2HRS/5 days/week...nothing worked; I stuck to every program at least 6 months. Overweight now for 9 years despite a mostly organic, vegetarian, very low cal. diet, daily exercise & an active life. I weigh 178lbs. at 5 feet tall, am a size 12/14. Hormones and chemicals tested and normal; history of anemia; possibly have Fibromyalgia related to sleep disorders; in the last two years I've had symptoms thought to be related to gallbladder but tests were normal. Today, before beginning Meridia, my resting heart rate was 68; blood pressure 115/65. I've been concerned since Meridia's primary affect is appetite supression; weighing that against possible long term side affects, since appetite is not an issue for me. After reading, I'm willing to give it a shot. I should not weight more than 100-120 lbs.; meaning I should lose about 55-70 lbs. stopping when I've reached a healthy comfortable weight. I'll keep posting updates as things change or if they do not, signing my posts FINGERS CROSSED. Thanks to everyone who posted comments here, it helped me to manage my own information, responses, and decisions about the drug. -FINGERS CROSSED	F	32	1 days		7/9/2009
3	weight loss	Waking up easily, dry mouth, constipation, increased energy	When I started I was 155lbs and I wanted to weigh 120. My doctor started me on a 5mg dose as a test. She warned me about all the dangerous side effects so I was nervous to start taking it because 30lbs wasn't worth any heart problems. Rather than taking 2 pills every day I started taking one pill every other day and I believe it helped me limit my portions and choose the right foods. In the beginning though, even if I was taking the pill, if I really wanted something (a piece of pie), I would eat it and eat it all. Also, if I was drinking then I would just eat a little bit of everything which adds up. I didn't want to risk going through such drastic measures like taking a pill and STILL fail so I started calorie counting and writing down everything. I started walking my dog 2x/day and jogging on my treadmill about 4x/week. I think the pill helped me make better decisions and I no longer minded having an egg white omelet instead of a regular omlette with a muffin and orange juice. I stopped snacking at my desk - I chew gum instead. I stopped going out to eat and told my husband that until I lose weight he can eat what I eat or he's on his own for dinner. When it got to the point that there was a noticeable difference, I stopped taking the pill. I'm already in the habit of knowing what I should eat, how much to eat and when to eat. It's easy for me to refuse food that would otherwise be tempting since I now know first hand that just eating less works and that piece o	F	27	30 days		7/2/2009
1	Weight Loss	Heart Palpitations, Arrhythmia, Tachycardia, hypertensive. Had to be rushed to the ER in an ambulance because my heart rate was 149 and my BP was 175/135.	If you start to have any of these symptoms, STOP TAKING THIS DRUG IMMEDIATLY!!!!! I am lucky that I had no major damage to my heart.	M	27	4 months		6/28/2009
4	i was 100 pounds overweight	dry mouth and i keep waking up a night	im not hungry at all	F	49	7 days		6/24/2009
4	lose weight	low sex drive, dry mouth/bad breath	this medicine has really helped with "over eating". it curves my appetite from morning till i go to sleep. literally sometimes im not hungry @ ALL threw the whole day. ill eat some fruit because i know i need to eat something, but i have no appetite. ive been taking this since 5/27/09 and today i have lost a lil over 15lbs. i was 220 now around 204-205. between that time i wasnt even excersizing due to work schedule, but no i have a routine of excersize mon-fri so hopefully i shed another 15lbs faster.	M	22	1 months		6/23/2009
5	To Lose Weight	Slight sleep disturbance, mild headaches,	It is now 06/20/09 and so far I have lost 5 lbs since starting Meridia on May 25. It is not even a month yet! I have been walking a whole lot, have not been going to the gym. My insurance provider has approved me for one year. I am hoping that this will continue to help me with the control in appetite. I drink a lot of water. I went to see my mom today, she is a type 1 diabetic for years, had a Quadruple bypass in the past, and today was even worse! I really know that this is what Im heading for if I dont stick with the diet. Its enough to scare me, I will keep you posted on the progress. Thank God for this medication! I know its helping me, but I know I have to help myself too! Dont Give Up there my fellow meridian friends!	F	33	27 days		6/21/2009 Email
4	Weight gain	When i first took it i had no side effects but than after 2 and a half months on it my heart started aching it has been 3 days off of it and my heart still aches! i dont know if i have permanent damage.	This product does work i lost 20 pounds but the risk does out weight the results!	F	41	2 months		6/17/2009 Email
5	Need to lose 85 pounds	Loss of sexual appetite, no orgasm	I started taking Meridia in Oct. '08 & stopped in March '09. I lost a total of 47.6 pounds but still have 38.2 to go to reach my goal. Well, since I have been off the past few months I have gained 11 back! I have not had an orgasm in now 7-8 months! I can get turned on & get wet but no orgasm. I stopped taking them to see if it would help but nothing still. I have a dr. appointment next Wednesday to check my hormones to make sure its not "me". I was wondering if anyone could help me with a solution to this problem. Thanks for your help!	F	30	6 days		6/11/2009 Email
5	back and leg pain from being heavy	DRY MOUTH	I have been on this medication since 1/20/09 and as of toady I have lost 36pounds. When I started this in Jan 09 I was weighting 190lbs. I think that everyone who can take this should. I go to the doctor every month and have had no problems my pressure is great and now I have NO more pain!!!!!!!! Alot of people say you gain all your weight back that is not true if you continue your same habits. Did anyone see Dr Phillip there is no magic pill you are really conditioning yourself with the help of the medication. Good luck to all. I have another 10-15lbs to lose. But I feel good about myself now!!!! :)	F	36	6 months		6/9/2009
4	To Lose Weight	no major side effects, slight sleep disturbance, dry throat, thirsty, increased energy levels	I have only started Meridia on 05/25/09, and have been slowly increasing exercise into my life. I walk 20min treadmill, I go to the gym and do 20mins of cardio, and am finding it very slow for my weight loss.. I dont eat as much before, no night eating, but my children are always buying goodies. I try eat a bar and then give it away or throw it out after a few bites. Its enough for me to just taste it for awhile. I currently weigh 239lbs, and hoping to lose atleast 40 for now, to get off the 200 mark. I use to be 180 lbs. My whole family has diabetes and am scared that I will be next. I pray and ask God to help me and to give strength to keep looking after my body the right way. Good luck to everyone. I will keep u posted on my next weigh in.. oh yeah i paid 123.00 for my first script. I hope my insurance provider will approve my application. Wish me luck!	F	33	11 days		6/5/2009 Email
4		I experience dry mouth, constipation, coughing due to dry mouth/throat, chronic dry eye and I'm always thirsty.	When I started Meridia I weighed in at 276. I now weigh 223 and I'm still losing weight. Meridia helped me with the late night snacking, and I don't eat second or third helpings anymore. I'm making healthy choices, and eating alot less. I can still eat a piece of Key Lime Pie but now I don't eat the ENTIRE pie...Meridia is great!	F	49	6 months		5/23/2009 Email
5	Lose weight	Decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness for the first week after beginning the medicine.	I've been on 15 mg for the past four weeks and I am very pleased with the results. I went to the doctor yesterday to weigh in and get a refill and I had lost 21 pounds since I started taking the pill. Not sure how many inches but my clothes are all fitting loose. The amount I'm able to eat has been cut down drastically and I'm making better choices. I also take a dance class for 90 min twice a week. I feel great and can't wait to see what the next 30 days bring.	F	30	4 weeks		4/28/2009
4	lose weight	major join pain the first week, dry mouth, constant thirst, decreased appetite. the joint pain, dizziness and increased heart rate lasted only the first week and now every thing is good except for dry mouth and appetite control	i finally found something to control my apetite, i used to be constantly hungry and never satisfied with food so i ate all the time. now, 5 weeks later, i can easily control what i eat, almost eliminated all bas foods out of my diet, but still eat chocolate sometimes. i have lost 6 kilos, an average of 2.2 pounds a week, which is the way to go. i excercise daily for 1 hour. now i wake up earlier, i have more energy and i feel ready to take on anything, from house work, to going out for a jog without hesitation. I mean, this is a miracle because i have been trying to lose weight for the past 7 years and never managed to keep it off, i still can't believe this is actually happenning. I am just so happy. I used to weigh 81 kilos, now i weigh 75, hopefully ill keep on losing 1 kilo per week so i can get into the 60's again :) all i want is to reach a healthy weight.	F	20	5 weeks		4/25/2009 Email
4	weight loss	headache, DRY MOUTH, constipation, sweating, waking up through the night.	this has been helpful in that it has stopped the night time snacking for me which is my biggest problem. I just wanted to mention that it states in the info for meridia that it takes a full month before the medication takes effect. so I am surprised to read all these statements that it worked after 2 days and caused weight loss? I have lost 5lbs so far. you also need to increase your exercise and monitor your diet. it's not a cure all pill but it does help you feel fuller sooner and has been good so far.	F	30	6 weeks		4/24/2009
4	Weight Loss	Dry mouth, menstrual cramps after workouts, mood swings such as irritability and impatience	I do not have a whole lot to lose but the first week I have lost 4lbs and I feel like I barely eat. I never snack anymore and I crave salads! I am anxious to see how it works after the first month! I take 10mg and am hoping to go to 15mg soon!	F	23	8 days		4/11/2009
5	Weight loss	Occasional muscle pain, drowsiness for 2-3 hrs after taking Meridia during week 1, menstrual cramps.	Taking 10 mg. Started at 162 lbs, the goal is 130 lbs. Lost 7 lbs in the first two weeks + 2 inches off my waist and an inch off my hips. Feel calmer and have more energy. Love the fact that the drug helps with appetite control--I used to be hungry all the time, and now I can easily eat 600-800 cal. per day and I don't feel the need to eat in the evenings, which used to be my biggest meal of the day. I take Meridia in the afternoon, about 3-4 hours after my morning coffee. Also, I eat 2-3 apples a day to help with bowel movements, and limit my food intake after 6 pm to an apple or a salad. I stopped doing cardio just in case, but I do weight training and yoga 1-2 times a week.	F	26	16 days		3/29/2009
5	weight loss	Dry mouth and almost constant bad breath (which is probably directly related to the dry mouth)	Very Satisfied.	F	35	40 days		3/29/2009
4	Weight loss	Fast heartbeat,constipation, headache, insomnia	The constipation is quite a bit in my case, I experienced blood in stools this morning. I get no problem falling asleep but I sometimes get woken up in the night and can't get back to sleep. In the morning I wake up earlier than I would like and can't get back to sleep. Headache was there in the first few days. I'm down 3 lbs in 6 days, which is pretty good. But I am exercising 1.5 hr a day and controlling diet at about 1000 cals. It is a good appetite suppressant. I feel full quickly with smaller portions and it helps control food cravings. But after about 12 hours of taking it, even 1 hour post a meal I get hungry.I guess it's effects wear off later in the day. Overall, it's good, as it has helped me eat less and avoid binges.	F	22	6 days		3/15/2009
4	weight loss	increased energy, little to no appitite, better mood,		F	27	4 days		3/15/2009
3	Weight Loss	Dizzy, a bit foggy and tired	**I know many say that they get insomnia, but i am really tired on Meridia. Does anyone else feel this way? This is only my 3rd day, and im sure that my body is still getting used to it, but I wish i felt a little less like I had a head cold. I do notice that my hunger has decresed, but my energy level is so low that my desire to workout have now decreased. I am hoping for the best and will stick it out for the month perscription I have. I am lucky that my insurence covers this drug.	F	28	3 days		3/9/2009
4	Weight Loss - 30bmi	I'm having LOTS of heartburn/acid reflux after I eat ANYTHING -this just started about 3 days ago so I assume it's the Meridia because that's the only change, but not certain since no one else is mentioning this as a side effect	I'm taking 15mg from the start. So far I've lost about 4 lbs. I have noticed that it definately curbs me from eating huge portions. I have noticed a little of the insomnia - not a problem going to sleep, but problem going back to sleep if I get woken up. I don't feel jittery or spacey - if anything I think it's actually calmed a little of my anxiety/nervousness that I feel when I get stressed. Things just don't seem to get me overly worked up like they used to - but I don't feel like I'm sedated/numb either. So far I like it and really hope to see some results in the next few weeks or at least by the time summer is here. I've decided that the weightloss is worth the heartburn if it is the Meridia causing it.	F	40	9 days		2/24/2009
1	weight loss	I experianced severe dry mouth, dizziness ,ringing in ears and anxiety. Withdrawl included a severe two day headache.	I went off Meridia after about a month. My dry mouth and other symptoms became much less severe. The dry mouth returned but not as severe. It is now six monthes later and I have dry mouth. I have been tested for diabetes, Sjogren's Syndrome with negative results. I took a definitive lip biopsy for Sjogren's yesterday and should have the results real soon. An ENT doctor examined me and said that there is a possobility that Meridia may have caused damage to my mucus membrains, but couldn't be sure at this time.Since going off Meridia I have lost over forty pounds. Please stop taking Meridia at the first sign of harsh side effects.The quality of your life isn't worth the weight that you might take off.I am not taking any medications for diet, and would rather gain a thousand pounds than take Meridia! E-mail me for information on how I lost weight without drugs of any kind.	M	64	5 weeks		2/19/2009 Email
5	To lose weight	The first few days I had a mild headache other than that I have had no other side effects.	I lost 9 lbs the first week and 3 lbs the 2nd week. I will be going on to week three and find that this has helped me a lot, I could not have done this on my own.	F	44	15 days		2/15/2009
5	Weight Loss	constipation, dry mouth, insommnia satisfaction level may decrease if I don't get a decent night's sleep soon.	A year ago I took meridia for 4 months and lost 35lbs. Only side effect at that time was constipation. I started taking it again a week ago and I'm down 7lbs. I have insufferable insommnia. I'm going to give it a few weeks and hope this side effect wears off, or I can find something to counteract it. Maybe taking it earlier in the day. I'm also not as active as I could be. Once I get moving, I'm hoping that will help. Chewing gum and drinking lots of water helps with they dry mouth. (and keeps my mouth busy all day so I'm not constantly eating)I love that I am not eating constantly from the time I get home until I go to bed, and that I am very satisfied eating a reasonable diet of reduced portions.	F	38	7 days		2/8/2009 Email
3	overweight	no bad side effects. seem to help mood, and sex drive	after first three months did not seem to have much of an impact	F	32	4 months		1/29/2009
5	Weight loss	More energy, sometimes fast heartbeat	I weighed 110 and gained 80 pounds during my pregnancy. I tried everything to take it off. I love it! I have been on for about 6 weeks and lost 15 pounds.My Drr. just changed me to the 15mg. I have lost 15 pounds and that includes not eating the best during the holidays. I am hoping to loose another 25 pounds.	F	30	6 weeks		1/21/2009 Email
4	to lose weight	vision a little blurry, my stomach gets upset when I eat.	I have taken this drug before and it worked great for me. I lost 35 pounds the last time but gained it all back because I stopped taking it. (couldn't afford it, there was a change in my insurance company)Now I am trying it again but at my OWN costs. I really hope it works just as much because I am going down south in May and want to lose at least 35 pounds before I go. My overall weight loss goal (to acheive my healthy weight) is to lose about 50 pounds. So I am crossing my fingers and hoping that it works...	F	28	2 days		1/16/2009
5	Weight Loss	I have trouble sleeping more that a hour or more at a time. I am on this drug for the second time in 5 years. The first time I had issues with dry mouth and kind of strange feelings. This go round I have only experienced the sleeping difficulty.	This is a wonderful helping drug. You can not depend on loosing pound by ONLY taking this pill. You HAVE to exercise and really eat healthy. This is a must especially the exercise! I lost 30 pounds this time in 3 months. I am so thankful that there is something to help control my appetite!!	F	48	8 months		1/14/2009
5	Meridia	I have been on Meridia since October 2008 i then weighed 299lbs it is January2009 i weighed this morning and i weight 269.2 and i am down 30lbs.Beside the brief weird periods and headaches, i love it i drink pleanty of water and have now incorperated exercise, i eat but eat smarter and smaller portions, i still have some bad days of eating but for the most part i get right back on track. This has aided me to a new start of healthy eating, living,		F	32	60 days		1/8/2009 Email
4	apetite control	No side effects	Relatively effective medication at helping to supress what I would normally call my "starving" apetite. I've been able to lose and keep off about 10 pounds as a result. It's not a miracle, but it helps. When I went off the drug for a while, within a week I was starving again and started putting on weight even though I was concious of what was going on ... hunger sucks.	M	46	2 years		12/11/2008
5	lose weight	dry mouth, mood swings, headache, jittery for brief periods of time during a day, less hours of sleep then usual, but awake refreshed and energized.	starting weight it 265, goal is 200. i started taking it 11/27 and had no changes the first two days, on the third day i began to lose, and as of today 12/2 ive lost 8 pounds. 8 pounds in 6 days. the side effects are well worth the results. i will comment again in a month.	M	21	6 days		12/2/2008 Email
4	lose weight	dry mouth, wake up a few times during the night	I started Meridia on Saturday. When I weighed in that morning, I weighed 194. I weighed myself today (Monday) and I am down to 191. cool! I want to get down to 135, and I really do think this will help. I did not feel much hunger on Saturday or Sunday, I ate very little. Yesterday I ate a small bowl of pasta, that was it for the day. Last night I made a chocolate pudding pie for my partner, complete with fresh whipped cream. I cut a slice for her and a slice for me, since this is one of my favourites. I took exactly one bite and immediately felt like I didn't want anymore--the idea of eating more made me feel sick. I really do think that meridia will help get rid of my obsessing about food. It is 11am right now and I have eaten a slice of cheese on one piece of weight watchers bread. Usually by this time, I'll have eaten a bowl of oatmeal, some cheese, etc. But I feel completely fine right now!	F	24	2 days		12/1/2008 Email
5	Appetite Suppressant	A little jittery; a little trouble sleeping	This drug is amazing. It controlled my insatiable appetite. However, it took four weeks before it started working for me. My doctor had warned me that it might take a few weeks before working, so I was prepared. Don't give up on this drug before taking it for six weeks.	F	36	3 months		11/22/2008
4	lose weight	dry mouth,	felt that it has helped a great deal. I have lost 13lbs in 24 days with calorie counting and a slight bit of walking due to a injury.	F	47	24 days		10/23/2008
4	Weight Loss	Constipation, Headache, Moodiness (erratic moods), Insomnia	First, I really want to make something clear for everyone: Meridia is NOT an appetite suppressant! It really scares me to think people are taking drugs that they have not researched--you have to be careful with your body and what you put into it. Meridia works on the part of your brain that makes you feel satisfied, not the part that makes you hungry or not.You will still be hungry however for most people the craving for junk food and excessive thoughts about eating are lessened. Plus, you feel full and satisfied faster and for a longer span of time. I was on Meridia last year for a few months and had amazing results, however I realized that I wasn't eating nearly enough (600-700 calories plus working out for 2 hours a day). Anorexia is not a healthy or long term weight loss strategy! I had already lost about 80 lbs on my own (you gotta eat healthy and move move move!) and was using Meridia only after hitting a major plateau (with about 40 lbs left to lose). Meridia makes it too ea	F	32	10 months		10/15/2008 Email
5	Lose menopausal weight gain	Insomnia is the worst part, spacey, jittery	This has worked very well for me--I have lost about 8 lbs in 10 days. It's a hard drug to take because you feel a little weird all the time. I have always exercised every day and just eat much smaller portions. Heartbeat is about ten beats higher than normal while exercising. Need to take sleep aids. It's worth it.	F	55	11 days		10/14/2008
5	weight Loss	Dry mouth, joint pain, rapid heart beat and a bit of insomina.	Well I do have dry mouth but seems I did before anyway. As for the joint pains they arent that bad. The rapid heart beats are only when I dont eat much or when I take a dose on an empty stomach. As for sleep I find that if I take my pill early in the morning. I get a great night tsleep and wake up early well reasted at like 5 or 6 am. So it is a win win for me. So far I have lost 25 lbs. Almost a pound per day. Definatly worth the tempoary side affects.	M	41	30 days		10/13/2008 Email
2	weight loss	very fast heartbeat and elevated blood pressure to scary levels --- always had low bp but has been at hypertension levels in the 2 months I've taken this	This has not helped my appetite at all, and I have not lost any weight in the 2 months I've been on it. I'm quitting today after yet another night of waking up in the middle of the night with pulse of 90 that won't stop. I was determined to give it the 3 months my doctor said it would take to really see if it would work, but am increasingly afraid of a heart attack or stroke. I'm 51 by the way. When I didn't have any appetite suppresant affects, I looked it up online and my understanding was that it did not necessarily suppress appetite but it makes you feel full sooner. I can confirm that I have noticed that, however I was eating 1200 calories before this and it has not helped me eat less, so for me it was a big failure.	F	51	57 days		10/12/2008
5	weight loss	dry mouth	I started taking Meridia 5 days ago and have already lost 7lbs!! I exercise for about 1 hour everyday and eat healthy small meals. I'm hardly hungry and sometimes have to force myself to eat. Meridia instantly worked to supress my appetite the first day I took it. So far the only side effect I've had was a dry mouth. Hopefully it continues to work like this with no other side effects. I am very pleased with my results so far.	F		7 days		10/11/2008
3	To lose about 15-20 pounds.	Dry mouth, constipation, anxiety and increased heart rate/palpations.	Went to my GP who put me on Meridia and told her about my side effects. She did not like the increased heart rate. Sent me for a cardiogram and told me to STOP taking Meridia. She really scared me. Lost about 5 pounds in 13 days! Better than nothing! Did not want to lose my life.	F	44	13 days		10/2/2008
4	Lose Baby Weight	Dry mouth, mood swings	After gaining 80lbs when I got pregnant and was unable to take it off my dr prescribed 10mgs. I notice I am unable to hold an intellegent conversation because I am having a hard time remembering what I am trying to say and I feel "spacy". The scale began to move immediately (up and down). I am walking 2 miles 6 days a week. The most important thing to remember is listen to you body!! I am eating half of what is on my plate because my body feels full a lot faster.	F	24	11 days		9/23/2008
5	Weight loss	Jittery feeling when I haven't eaten in a while. Loss of sex drive :(	Meridia is working fabulously for me. I have been on for a little less than three weeks and have lost 14 pounds thus far. I have noticed a negative impact on my sexual appetite which is a big bummer :( Other than that, the only side effect I have noticed in feeling a little jittery when I haven't eaten in a while. A small snack takes care of that. I highly recommend Meridia, regardless of the large price tag. It's worth it. I have another 70 to lose and I'm hoping to do it by this time next year. With my successful start, I am super determined!	F	20	19 days		9/11/2008 Email
4	weight loss	I initially took this last year for a week and it did not supress my appetite so I stopped. I had very low serotonin levels at the time so perhaps that was the cause of it not working? Anyway, have gained 20lbs since last year and figured I should try it again. The first day I experienced a little tightness/pain right at my diaphragm, (perhaps it was gastrointestinal pain) but it was a little painful to breathe deeply. Today, my second day, I am not feeling that pain and I have noticed that I am not constantly hungry or obsessing about food or searching for food when I am bored.	Have never used any Rx for weight loss except phentermine. Hoping this will work and get me to my goal of 125 lbs. I am currently 5'4" and weigh 156 lbs.	F	49	2 days		9/11/2008
5	needed to lose weight	I do experience rapid heartbeat, increased energy, dry mouth, mood swings (between elation and anger!) but no trouble sleeping.	Began taking 10mg on March 25. By June 25 had lost 20 lbs. which I was happy about but thought was slow. Saw doctor and switched to 15mg. for 1 month and lost another 8 lbs. Went off for one month due to budget and put the 8 back on (due to summer entertaining and holidays). I have just started again because I need to lose another 20lbs. I exercise, eat less and feel very motivated.	F	45	4 months		9/5/2008
5	Weight Loss	some insomnia, not bad, dry mouth, but drinking more water is good	I have been taking it for 30 days, I have lost 10lbs!!! I'm thrilled with how it's been working for me. I am eating less that half of what I used to, not b/c I know I shouldn't eat so much, but b/c I simply can't eat it. I have also started karate 2 times a week for 2 hours. I love the karate and I love the weight loss. I had been trying for the last 1 1/2 years to lose weight and just couldn't. I know that my personality requires results, and after working out and eating right after a month and no results, I go back to the old ways again. B/c of Meridia, I have my results and confidence that I will be able to do this. Just 60lbs more!	F	26	4 weeks		9/3/2008
4	Weight Control BMI 31.5	None, HR slightly higher but possible dehydration.	I am otherwise healthy but my physician recommends I only take the drug for 3-4 months. Still feel hungry, but eat less when eating and has controlled my cravings entirely.	F	31	3 days		8/31/2008
4	Weight Loss	Fast Heart feeling when working out, Insomnia 5-7 nights a week, leg pain, Return of TMJ...do to grinding teeth but more importantly... WEIGHT LOSS and Finally feeling good in my own body. Calmer feeling overall. I finally remember hunger in its true form...overeating for 10 years clouded my judgment. Oh yeah dont drink on Meridia...BLACKOUT (very scary)	I tried Lipo (2 Times) and then had Tummy Tuck. Started to workout 3 times a week but my weight loss was minimal. Spoke with Doc at 158 lbs (5'3) Rx for 10 mg. 2.5 months and lost 15 lbs. I am happy so far with results and hope to loss a bit more as Doc told me not to drop under 136 lbs to be healthy. I have 2 more months of RX to go! I combined with WW plan to really help me do it on my own when RX is no longer available to assist with eating. I would be interested in hearing about other experiences after Merida and your ability to maintain results.	F	29	2.5 months		8/31/2008 Email
4	Loose weight	Anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, elevated blood pressure, dry mouth, occasional light headaches.	I started taking meridia several months ago, but wasn't very focused with the dieting part, and it is important to note that Meridia won't stop you from eating. However, I have been diligently taking Meridia while on weight watchers and have noticed a significant difference. Dry mouth was my first side effect, which was noticable by the second day, then it took about a week to realize that I wasn't hungry. It's important to pay attention to your body and stop eating if you not hungry or don't eat just because it's time to eat. It still comes down to changing behaviors. Having been on it for a few weeks the side effects have increased, to include insomnia, and anxiety---Not a good thing, but effective none the less. I've lost 15 lbs.	F	35	7 weeks		8/28/2008
2	Weightloss	Abdominal pain, increased appetite, awful after taste in mouth	I asked my doctor for a stronger medication since Adipex was not doing anything for anymore. It's now been 1 week since I have been taking this medication. So far I am not seeing any results. I am kind of upset since I've been taking this medication I have actually gained 5lbs. I gained 5lbs. in two days. I've never gained weight that fast before. I'm not sure how long this medication is going to start taking an effect on me. My doctor said that there are excellent results with this medication, but I have to start off with 10mg first for 4 weeks then increase it to 15mg. I was previously exercising doing Pilates and Taebo along with cutting back with what I eat. I am following my same pattern. I hope this medication starts to take effect soon because it is not cheap. I don't want to feel like I have wasted my $114.00 for 30 pills. I am going to continue with the medicationand hope to see results soon, if not maybe the 15mg will be better for me.	F	29	7 days		8/28/2008
5	Weight Loss	Some sleep problems, slight dizziness at times, dry mouth	This stuff is great! I have never taken any weigh loss drugs in my life and need to get 45 lbs off me. I have taken this for 8 days now and lost about 10 lbs!! Solid stuff. Just stick with eating well and be more active and it works. Expensive but worth every penny.	M	34	8 days		8/21/2008
5	to lose weight	dry mouth for first 8 weeks, dizzyness if I get up quickly or bend over, leg pain @ night, insomnia often. Heavy heartbeat while exerting myself often. Minor depression.	I've been taking 15mg for 10 13 weeks and have lost 40 pounds. I've very active with exercise and I eat very little. In the past when I've eaten this little I felt awful, but these days I can exist on 500-600 calories per day and I feel pretty normal. It's very expensive in Canada $157.00 for 1 month supply - am looking for a better price perhaps through mail order or somehow! I'm leaving my email if anyone knows of a less expensive way to renew my prescription for even a few more months please?	F	44			8/18/2008 Email
3	Lose weight		I started taking this 1 week ago. No weight lose as yet. I do find that it does take my mind off of food but not as much as I had hoped it would. I excercise regularly (walk/jog 2 -3 miles 5-6 days/week).. I do have a question for those that are doing so well. What time of the day do you take it? Do you find it easier to take in the morning, half way through the day, or at bed time? My worse time of the day seems to be about 3-4 in the afternoon, so I try to hold off until then. Not sure if it is a good idea or not. Any opinions? My email is attached. I am on 10mg.	F	49	7 days		8/13/2008 Email
5	Lose weight	None	A little over four years ago, I had my daughter and was right back down to my starting weight at 6 weeks. However, as I got used to eating like I was breastfeeding, my appetite grew like crazy. I have gone for four years now cycling between dieting, getting frustrated at not losing weight, binging, getting frustrated with gaining weight, and dieting again. Depression began to take over. I finally went to the doctor last week and said I was ready to try to lose the weight, but needed a little extra help with my appetite. After some pleading, he prescribed Meridia and I've lost 10 pounds in one week. I've been eating healthier since I have less of an appetite and fewer cravings. I've also been more active, since I have more energy. Don't be afraid of this medication. It really can help. Now I just have 30 more pounds and I'm finally motivated to really stick to it.	F	31	10 days		8/7/2008
5	Weight loss	Insomnia, dry mouth and my skin itches like something is crawling on it	I have lost over 28 pounds in exactly 31 days.. I have lost 7 inches from my stomach.. My body is steadily shrinkin.. I also exercise..	M	44	31 days		8/4/2008
4	To lose weight	Racing heart, dry-mouth in the beginning, occasional insomnia	I've been taking Meridia for almost 8 months now. I have lost about 30 pounds. I am considering weaning myself from the medication as I am w/in 5 pounds of my goal weight and the heart palpatations are beginning to become more noticable for some reason.	F	40	8 months		8/4/2008
5	Need to lose weight	At times I have trouble falling asleep or wake up early (4AM).	Working well so far. I started on June 23 and have lost about 15 pounds. I am bike riding every day and I can notice a big diference on my body	F	43	40 days		8/2/2008
5	To lose weight	No side effects	Been on the meridia 7 days and I've loss 3lbs already. I am excerising and cutting calories. Have to remind myself to eat, no cravings whatsoever! My diet now consists of more fruits and veggies. This is great!	F	51	7 days		7/25/2008
1	Appetite Suppressant	None	I have been taking Meridia for five days, and so far I do not feel any less hungry, as I am hungry all the time. Please share your experiences with me! I have added my email address. Does it take longer than five days for the appetite suppressant effect to work?	F	36	5 days		7/15/2008 Email
4	to lose weigh	dry mouth, abnormal heartbeats, anxiety, nausea, lightheaded.	I've been on Meridia for about 1 week, I don't know if I have loose any weight yet but I do see the changes in my body, at least around my belly. Is amazing how as soon as I started taking it I didn't have any cravings for sweets, I hardly feel any hunger, maybe somedays I have some side effects but is great to live a day without thinking just about food and I'm saving a lot on eating out, I don't crave it as much either, I'm excited to go to my doctor again.	F	31	8 days		6/28/2008
5	diagnosed 67 pounds over weight	A little depressed and grumpy for no reason.	I have been on meridia for a month and a half and i am down 40 pounds! Don't let that fool you, u need to diet and exercise regularly. Meridia is a miracle drug to suppress the hunger but you need to take your future in your own hands. Being healthy is not a couple month thing but a life time thing. I have y-yoed so many times this is it. By the way i am male lol, so you women are not the only ones. Good luck all!	M	38	90 days		6/27/2008
5	Lose 40 Pounds	Slight Headache	Today is only day 2 for me, the first day I didn't feel any difference. Today I do though! I had a slim-fast for breakfast a couple hours ago and still feel totally satisfied. Normally by now I have had a big bowl of cereal for bf, and am ready for a snack. So far so good!	F	30	2 days		6/12/2008

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