There are 272 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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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
5	Weight loss	Early on I had disturbed sleep, but that wore off after a few weeks. Constipation is a chronic problem.	I have lost 140 pounds using Meridia and Weight Watchers, whose program I have followed very faithfully. I exercise 5 times a week now. Meridia turned off my appetite; I was able to stop thinking about food between regular meals. Gave me a great start for making major life changes. The combination of all of these things has changed my life completely.	F	55	2 years		11/10/2005
5	Weight loss	None	I loved Meridia. I lost about 25 lbs and was maintaining nicely. My doctor moved from the area and I can't find a doctor who will prescribe it for me. I have gained back 13 lbs.	F	47	2 years		4/12/2005 Email
5	weight loss	constipation, increased sweating, problems sleeping	I loved Meridia and I'm really sad that I was only allowed to stay on it for 2 years. I am 5 ft 0 inches tall. When i started Meridia I weighed 168 lbs and wore a US size 18 jeans. I went with my Dr.s recommendation to take Meridia and start a 1200 calorie diet to be eaten in 6 meals per day instead of 3, and 40% of calories had to be from protien, 30% carbs, 30% fats. Within 6 months, I was 125lbs and wearing a US size 5 jeans! I had energy again, felt young again and was so happy. Upon taking Meridia, my social anxeity and depression were also finally under control. I've taken other SRI drugs for the social anexity and depression but they either didn't work or had side effects that were worse...but with Meridia, I finally felt like I had my life back. I felt awake for the first time in years. I was only allowed to stay on it for 2 years according to my Dr. So I have been off of it for 4 years now....and I am right back up to 164 lbs and a size 16. I can't explain how upset	F	35	2 years		7/31/2007
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
3	To lose weight	Out-of-character anger, difficulty sleeping, difficulty remembering, dry mouth	I used this drug for approximately two years. I really liked it at first and lost about 30 lbs with it the first 6 months. However, I felt the side effects were scary and it lost effectiveness for me after approximately 6 months although I did continue to take it. I am normally a very calm, rational person and this drug caused me to get angry really easily. My patience went to zero. It totally changed my personality. I also had difficulty sleeping and remembering things. After I finally stopped using it, I gained all the weight back and then some. I have subsequently lost about 25 lbs. with Weight Watchers and good ol' exercise.	F	42	2 years		10/15/2007
5	Needed to lose 100 pounds	Aside from very small appetite, no side effects at all.	The only thing that worked for me. Once my appetite and weight were down I was motivated to exercise and eat better foods since I was actually seeing a result. Ended up exceeding my weight loss goal by 10 pounds. Only drawback? It lost effectiveness after 8 months or so, but that's expected with any drug...	M	30	1 years		9/26/2005 Email
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	to get back to my normal weight	headache, dry mouth	I was not obese, but had a serious overeating problem and had gained a lot of weight in a short time. I lost 15 lbs. in the first month on Meridia, a better diet and exercise. Now 40 lbs lighter, I am at my goal weight and feel good. Now I take it every other day for maintenence. It has helped me re-learn how to eat right and I have been very happy with it. If only my insurance would cover it!!	F	27	1 years		7/5/2006
5	Lose 40 pounds	I only take the drug intermittently, usually when I experience PMS-related bingeing. I tend to get a migraine headache about 4 days after taking the pill. And, no, it's not related to the PMS; it happens even when I'm not in that part of the cycle.	Not a "perfect" drug but helps me to break the cycle when I get into a binge posture. Wish there was something that didn't leave me with headaches but, for now, this is the best. I will give Accomplia a try if it ever comes out in the US.	F	50	1 years		1/4/2007
5	Weight loss	Dry mouth, dizziness from time to time, insomnia at first but got better. Temporary memory problems. Constipation. The results were WORTH IT!!! Can have F A T A L effects if you take it with certian anti-depressants or MAOI inhibitors. It's called serotonin syndrome. Anti Depressants work much the same way Meridia does. Guess it's just too much serotonin. I read that on the manufacturer's website.	I lost 60 lbs. in 5 months. This drug works!!! It took about 7 days to see the full effects. Stops ALL cravings in it's tracks. You have to remind yourself to eat. Makes you feel full quickly. The kind of full where you ate waaaaaaaay too much. It does lose it's effectiveness after a few months. Have to go on/off it which was actually good for me so I could learn how to maintain. IT'S WORTH IT!!! Insurance paid 20 % of it. Long time Dr. said it's ok for long term use too. No serious long term effects known now. Getting ready to start up again and lose another 40 to get to goal. Will write again and let you know.	F	50	1 years		12/19/2007
3	Weight Loss	Initially, headache, sleeplessness...those subsided. I've been on 15 for over 1 year now with about 15 lb. weight loss. As soon as I stop taking it, appetite comes back! I am VERY physically active, I exercise about 6 days week. I stopped taking it again, this time severe tightness in my chest occurred. Had all kinds of tests taken, stress echo, PFT, MRI of chest, nothing showed up as abnormal. Went back on it, chest pain tightness, pain stopped. Tried one day of not taking it, tightness in chest came right back, will be calling my dr. asap.	I feel satisfied that it helped me lose those 15 lbs., but am very concerned about the tightness in my chest as soon as I stop this medication.	F	44	1 years		5/26/2006
3	Weight Loss	muscle cramps, dry mouth, and VERY VERY MOODY	Overall, i lost weight (15gks so far) and i still am, i have just upped my med to 15 but i am feeling sick all the time and even crankier, may go back to 10	F	35	1 years		3/17/2005
5	Weight loss	chronic constipation	With modified diet and increased exercise, Meridia helped me lose 70 pounds in 8 months. It does a great job of suppressing appetite. I started on 15 mg and have just been reduced to 10 mg. So far, so good. Meridia saved me from a lifetime of obesity. I couldn't be happier.	F	32	10 months		1/21/2006 Email
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	weight loss	At 15 mg couldn't sleep, hyperactive, mood swings, irrational especially when hungry but lost 45 pounds in three months. At 10 mg side effects are manageable and weight has stablized.	Would recommend if your blood pressure isn't high to start with and if you have tried the exercise and diet route and it didn't work. If you are 40 to 50 pounds overweight the benefits outweigh the risks - move to low dosage as soon as side effects get out of hand.	F	55	9 months		7/1/2005
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 loss - PCOS	None! Not hungry at all.	I used this in conjunction with www.ediets.com and have lost 65 pounds to date. I feel great.	F	27	8 months		5/24/2006
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
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	to lose weight	jittery if not taken...	I have lost 75lbs 15 more and ill be done ....in 7 months!!!	F	30	7 months		11/26/2006 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
5	needed to lose 100lbs	dry mouth, constipation (controlled with extra fiber)	I lost 100 lbs in 8 months. I was on MERIDIA for 6 months and it helped me completely change my eating habits (ie: snacking in car, while watching TV etc.) I also had a very rigorous excersise program (1 hour cardio & 1 hour weight training)everyday 6 days a week, and I drank a gallon of water a day. I am VERY happy with the results.	F	32	6 months		9/8/2006 Email
5	for weight loss	constipation was a slight problem, funny taste in mouth for 1 week	I have lost over 40 lbs on this drug. It has given me my life back. I never thought I would have gotten this far. I give myself a lot of credit as well but with out it I couldnt have done this much.	M	29	6 months		5/17/2002 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		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
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	lose weight	dry mouth, trouble sleep, headache, stomach problems	I took meridia a couple years ago and lost 30 pounds. I stopped taking it b/c I was having stomach problems because of it. I was told that you need to gradually withdraw from this drug or you will ultimately gain the weight back. I ended up gaining 40 pounds :(. I found my old prescription last month and started taking it again and it gave me the "jump start" I needed. I have lost 20 pounds in a little longer than 1.5 months. It really helps show you what it's like not to be hungry b/c when you're overweight, you have no idea what that feels like.	F	23	6 months		1/30/2007
1	weight loss	A sudden increase in blood pressure that increased after discontinuing the medicine. My blood pressure was registered as high as 200/170, during a stress test my bp went so high that I had to stop.	I had taken Meridia for several months with no problem, and then suddenly I started having tightness in my chest and extremely high blood pressure. When I stopped taking the medicine, the increased blood pressure continued to very dangerous levels. This happened for several months, and then slowly my blood pressure has come down to normal. DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS SUDDENLY, YOU SHOULD WEAN OFF OF IT.	F	35	6 months		1/20/2006
1	wt lose and mode elevation	mild hypertention 140/100,head ache,dry mouth,dry skin,insomnia,photophobia,increased speech,hallucinations	i started taking one pill daily for weight lose 15kg,then started to inease the dose.actually it was so helpfull but its side effects were sever including increased heart rate and pain and some nerve and brain problems,something was not ok with me. ,then increased the dose too much about 10 pills daily so it was mood elevator but realy bad due to its very sever side effects and the contrast action of the drug when i tried to stop it,depression and increased appetit more than before	M	20	6 months		12/4/2006
3	to lose weight	extreme dry mouth, migraines (although not sure if attributed to the Meridia).	It worked great initially--just like the commercial--I could actually leave food left over on my plate for the first time ever. I lost 18 pounds in 2 months but as my will power declined, so did its effectiveness. I have been on it now for several months and have ultimately gained all of the weight back. Very discouraging. (Made a mistake earlier and posted 5 days instead of 5 months)	F	34	5 months		7/7/2005
4	lose weight after pregnancy	constipation, dry mouth, shortness of breath, migraines	Intially 10 mg. I had mild side effects; but at 15 mg. many side effects. I lost 25 lbs in 4 months. That was on 10 mg. tablets, I just increased to 15 mg. 2 weeks ago, lost another 5 lbs.	F	37	4.5 months		8/19/2006
5	Overweight	None	I have lost 50 lbs in 4 months. I began taking the pill January 4th. As of today, I have lost 50 lbs!! 30 more to go and I am where I want to be!	F	22	4 months		4/26/2007
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
4	lose baby weight	Major Constipation/spacy for first 2 month	i am 5foot 3 and originally weighed 110lbs, once i got pregnant i gained 80lbs and wasnt able to take it off on my own. my Doctor has had me on meridia for 4 months now and i've lost 35lbs. for the first 2 month i felt dizzy and spacy but that went away by the 3rd. the only major side effect that i feel has only gotten worse is the major constipation. this drug is definately not for someone who's just trying to curb their appetite and lose those extra 5 or 10 lbs.	F	26	4 months		4/1/2008
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
2	Weight Loss	No side effects - felt great!	I lost about 30 pounds while taking Meridia for about 4 months, after I went off Meridia I had MAJOR weight gain of 50 pounds. This is more than I have ever weighed before.	F	45	4 months		8/10/2005
1	yes	had a heart attack on Friday 12-30-05, never before having any cardiac issues.	I only wanted to lose 20 lbs. not my life or health. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE	M	46	4 months		1/4/2006
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
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
5	Overweight	Dry Mouth	Awesome..I have been taking for 3 months. Lost 16 pounds. For some reason it stopped my hot flashes...great benefit. I have one more month to take the drug. I hope to lost at least 10 more pounds. We will see what the doctor recommends.	F	54	3 months		1/14/2008 Email
5	obesity	First week insomnia, but resolved now	I have been on Meridia for 3 months and have lost 25 pounds. I absolutely love it. I seldom feel hungry and have been able to eat smaller portions. I have 75 pounds left to go. I haven't even started an exercise program yet.	F	53	3 months		1/14/2008 Email
5	Lose weight	Side effects include DRY mouth, major constipation.	Meridia worked great for me. I started taking 15mg in mid Oct 2007. I kept a food diary to limit my calories to under 1200 a day. It was easy to stick to because I NEVER felt hungry. I would totally forget to eat until I started feeling off from not eating. I started losing immediately and continue to lose. To date, I have lost @ 26 pounds in the 3 months I have been on it. I recommend it if you can deal with the side effects	F	43	3 months		1/21/2008
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
5	weight and cholesterol problems	I have had no side effects from Meridia	I asked my doctor to put me on this because I come from a family of heart disease and my weight and cholesterol numbers where out of control. I'm not sure at this point what my total weight loss is but my old clothes are very big. The plus side of this for me is that my cholesterol dropped over 100 points and the good and bad are back in balance. That is a huge advantage for me.	F	47	3 months 15 mg 1X D		8/21/2010
5	Need to lose 70 pounds.	Started on 10mg and then went to 15 mg. Constipation was a huge problem, dry mouth, thirsty.	I love this drug, I have lost 24 pounds in 3 months. I have been exercising and following Weight Watchers. But for the first time food doesn't consume my life. I thought I had an ear infection which then caused vertigo, took meds for it but didn't get better (I am now thinking the dizziness was a side effect of the 15mg since the time line goes hand in hand). Went to my doctor today to get refill on my prescription, he checked my blood pressure which was now 184/108. This is the highest it has ever been even when I suffered from pregnancy induced hypertension, TWICE. My doctor will not prescribe it now and I have to go back in 2 days to have my blood pressure rechecked. Anyone else had this problem? Is there really a big difference between the 10 mg and the 15 mg? Any info/help anyone can give me would be great.	F	32	3 months		6/5/2006 Email
5	Needed to lose 30 pounds	The first day I got a headache (may have been PMS) but, the good news is, my appetite was GONE. Despite no appetite, I forced myself to stick to a sensible meal plan, never going below 1,200 calories on any day. I am losing a sensible amount of weight, maybe 7-8 pounds per month, and trying hard to develop habits to make the drug be unnecssary soon.	Taking the drug intermittently gave two benefits. First, I am able to "practice" my eating plans/ willpower with the eventual goal of being off the drug permanently. Second, chance of "addiction" (this is a controlled substance) greatly reduced. My goal is to eventually take it only once or twice a week or less just to get past the really hard days when I know I'm likely to eat too much.	F	49	3 months		5/8/2006
5	weight loss	upset stomach if I ate too much	Without Meridia, I exercised at least 3 times/week for 6 months and lost 8 pounds. The following 3 months on Meridia I lost 28 pounds, reached and passed my original goal weight. I ate healthy and exercised regularly. I learned to eat less and have more energy. I would recommend it.	F	33	3 months		6/28/2004
5	To reduce hunger pain	Dry mouth only on first day, constipation, disoriented if I missed a pill.	I love Meridia. I started losing weight on my own - about 10 lbs but the hunger pains were out of control. Meridia completely got rid of them and allowed me to feel satisfied with a 1200 calorie diet. I lost about 2 - 3 lbs a week for 3 months and my Dr. took me off the pills saying I was losing too much weight too fast!! I started at 218, I'm pretty sure 2-3 lbs a week is normal but whatever. Since I stopped taking the pills I have maintained my weight loss - started at 218 in Feb. now at 172 since July.	F	26	3 months		10/6/2006
4	weight loss	elevated heart rate	It worked great. Lost 40 lbs. in 3 mos.	F	28	3 months		11/10/2003
4	BMI of 48%.	Constipation,dry mouth,moody,joint pain and tired.	Despite side effects I lost 37lbs. in 3 months.	M	48	3 months		4/5/2005
4	lose weight	occasional moodiness	I have been on Merida for about 3 months now, i use it primarily to aid with hunger, I started the meridia just 4 weeks into my lifestyle makeover, I have lost a total of 82 pounds at this point and have shrank from a size 28 to a size 16, I am determined to continue on my weight loss success... I do want to note, I also exercise regularly, I go to the gym 4 - 5 times a week, and only eat healthy calories... Pill or no pill, good ole diet and exercise will always form a success story...	F	34	3 months		1/3/2008
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
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
2	weight loss	severe constipation, elevated blood pressure I have had to increase my bp medication permantly, slight disorientation, lost wieght but came back eisier than ever, my friends told me I did not look good		M	56	3 months		5/22/2006
5	Overweight	None	I have lost over 30 lbs in 2 1/2 months.. It is awesome! Love it! I will soon be where I want to be!	F	22	2.5 months		3/13/2007
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	insomnia	Started taking Meridia 1/1/08 and have lost 15 pounds in two & 1/2 months. Now 3 days ago, I can sleep. I have cut out the caffeine. Anyone have any suggestions of how to get some sleep?	F	48	2.5 months		3/18/2008 Email
5	to lose weight	mild constipation (controlled with fiber supplement)	So far, I have lost 16 pounds while on Meridia, about 2 pounds per week. It definitely helps curb my appetite, and helps me to be satisfied with smaller portions. Before using Meridia, I was dieting and exercising and only losing about 1 pound per week. I have continued the exercising (walking almost 3 miles / 5 days per week) while on Meridia. I monitored my blood pressure and heartrate daily at first, and now about twice a week. I've noticed just a slight increase in both, but they have stayed within normal range. I am very happy with this drug. I'm almost back to the weight I was before having my three kids. Meridia helps a lot. It's not a wonder drug though - you still have to be committed to losing weight, exercise and be careful what you eat! Meridia does make dieting easier, and it gives you faster results which gives you more incentive to stick with it all:)	F	39	2 months		6/6/2007
5	Lose 40-50 pounds	No side effects whatsoever except for the first day when I felt kind of spacey. None after that. I drink at least 2-3 liters of water a day which helps avoid headaches.	Just finished week 8 and I'm down 27 pounds. The meridia is working very well for me	F	44	2 months		10/13/2007
5	Wanted to lose weight after	The first couple of days I had a dry mouth and had trouble sleeping. But now there are NO side effects for me!	I have been on meridia 10mg for almost 2 months. I have lost 34lbs so far! I follow weight watchers and my Doctor said I have to do some type of activity for at least 20 min. a day. I was a BIG snacker between meals. No MORE! I eat until I feel full and walk away. I feel in control, finally! I started at 244lbs, the highest I have ever been and I am currently at 210lbs. Almost in Onederland!! It CAn be done!	F	26	2 months		12/15/2006
4	Weight Loss	A little dizziness and confusion from time to time... fairly minor though	Started with 10mg for a couple weeks, then went up to 15mg. Have been taking the medication for 2 months now. I am down 30 pounds at the moment. My food cravings have been greatly reduced... I have even caught myself a few days not eating for more than 12 hours straight while awake. I MUST STRESS that is is important to watch what you eat and exercise a bit too. The pill alone won't likely help you get results... but it certainly will take away your cravings and dull your appetite. I would recommend this to anyone who has serious weight to loss like myself :)	M	28	2 months		8/28/2007
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
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
2	70 pounds over weight	Insomnia, headache, constipation, anxiety, depression, light headedness, dry mouth, high temperature/diarrhea, dry persistent cough	Most of the side effects subsided after a few days. The insomnia and taste were major problem. After 2 months, will take only on weekends or stop taking Meridia.	F	47	2 months		5/7/2003
1	to lose weight/antidepressant	I first had to get off other antidepressant,experienced seritonin syndrome,nausea,light-headed.Then started back with 5mg at night for the nausea,things where ok,then inc it to 5mg in am and 5mg in afternoon.Wonderful for a few days,then the cankor sores started in my mouth and right ear pain.I've started and stopped it,to see if mouth sores were something else.I am so disappointed that they came back even down my throat.The only thing is I don't feel that hunger that I've had all my life.I have to stop them for good.	I feel so glad for all the people who could take this and lose wt.Much luck !	F	58	2 months		5/21/2008
5	weight loss	I was a bit dizzy at first,that went away after the first week. I now only have dry mouth,but that just helps me drink more water	I've lost 15lb in a month and 2 weeks.	F	38	1.5 months		11/21/2006
5	Need to lost about 60 lbs	Very mild dry mouth which seems to have subsided. Might be good though since drinking more water is always a good thing. :-)	I've lost 10 lbs in 1 month. More exercise will increase that. I am really satisfied with it. It has made me recognize that most of my eating is boredom and habit related. The Meridia has given me this subtle sense of control over that urge though. It's hard to describe, but my eating before was all-consuming and hard to control and now I feel so much more focused.	F	35	1 months		3/10/2006 Email
5	need to lose 90 lbs	none	Love Meridia! MAJOR change in my appetite/loss of cravings. Lost 26 lbs in 1 month by eating about 1/3 of the calories as before.	F	28	1 months		2/23/2005
4	Over weight	Insomnia in the begining	Meridia has really helped me out it has helped curved my eating habit. I have been taking meridia for a month and have lost 14 lbs already. I would recommend it any that is serious about losing weight.	F	23	1 months		7/6/2004
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
3	inability to lose weight	Horrific dry mouth including ulcers	My appetite went from enormous to nil and I quickly lost 5 lbs. However, the dry mouth was so terrible--I developed ulcers along my tongue so painful I couldn't eat anyway. Then my HMO wouldn't reauthorize it since I hadn't lost 10% of my body weight in 1 MONTH! What were they thinking? 1/2 the weight came right back on.	F	44	1 months		9/12/2005
4	Jump start weight loss	dry mouth, thirst, insomnia	1st month lost 5 lbs 10 mg; 2nd month lost 5 lbs mg; 3rd mo no weight loss 10 mg & seemed to lose effectiveness for appetitite control - exercised 7 days week too; 4th mo moved to 15 mg lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks; will go back to 10 mg when this bottle done to taper off & see if can stay in control & not gain weight back.	F	54	14 weeks		9/9/2007 Email
5	BMI of 30	Dry mouth	I lost 16 lbs. in 8 weeks and was so encouraged, I stopped taking it for 1 week. My seemingly instatiable appetite came back and I started taking it again with a 1 lb. weight loss after a week. I know it works for me, but can't see myself taking it for the rest of my life. I'm afraid to stop taking it and hoping to stop after 2 more months. I also hope that I'll stick to the changes in my diet and exercise and not gain it all back!	F	32	10 weeks		3/15/2006
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
5	weight loss	restless sleep for about a week and dry mouth for about 6 weeks	I love Meridia! I was on the 10mg pill for the first 30 days and went from 235 down to 217. I did start exercising as my doctor suggested by biking or swimming for 30 minutes almost every day and also reduced my calorie intake to 1200. The side effects of restless sleep lasted for about 7 days and dry mouth was also a bit of a problem. My doctor increased my dosage to the 15mg pill 3 weeks ago and since then I have shed another 8 pounds. I am 26 lbs lighter in just over 7 weeks. The dry mouth problem disappeared after week 6 so I now have ZERO side effects! My BMI was 36 when I started and is now at 32. I am so thrilled! My goal is to weigh what I should for being 5'8" which is between 155 and 160 and maintain a healthy BMI of 24. I started Meridia a day after my 42nd birthday and am determined to get healthy and stay healthy! One more thing I think Meridia did for me is aid in helping me quit smoking. I quit the day before starting on Meridia and I feel it not only took	F	42	7 weeks		7/20/2007 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	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
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
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
5	to get a jumpstart on weight loss	A little dizzy/disoriented the first couple of days but that went away. Constipation. Extremely dry mouth is the worst side effect I've had.	I'm taking 15mg. I've been taking it for 6 wks. Totally took my appetite away. Most meals I sit down to eat, eat a few bites and feel no desire to continue eating. No desire to snack between meals - don't have constant thoughts of eating (which is nice). Has made me more aware of portions and more aware of waiting to see if I'm still hungry before finishing off that burger (which goes back to portion size). Want to lose 20-25lbs. Have lost 14 in 6 weeks but gained 2 back the last couple of days - not sure why.	F	38	6 weeks		12/12/2006
5	need to lose 200 lbs.	None noticeable.	I lost 15 lbs. in 5 weeks on 10mg. I don't have constant thoughts of food. I can stop eating when I'm full. Even though increased blood pressure and heart rate are potential side effects, mine have both gone down because of my weight loss. I don't ever want to stop taking this!	F	35	6 weeks		2/1/2007
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
5	to lose 60 lbs	Dry mouth	It works great. I have been taking it for 6 weeks. In one month I lost 22lbs. I am now up to 26lbs at six weeks. It started working right away and really curbs the thoughts about eating. Make sure that you get checked for high blood preesure. Mine was always low and has stayed that way. I started on 10mg and after two weeks, lost 11lbs. I still wanted to try 15mg and it works great. I will continue to use it even after I lose all my weight.	F	35	6 weeks		2/18/2006
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
3	Post-smoking cessation weight gain	At my wits end, as I've gained nearly 20 pounds over the past 7 months, due to overeating as a symptom of nicotine withdrawal, my doctor and I are considering re-starting the Meridia - would love to hear from others re. success with this medication!! My e-mail address has been provided.	I took 10 mg for about a month, lost a few pounds, then gained them back (no exercise, no calorie counting). I was switched to the 15 mg dosage in hopes that the appetite reducing effect would return - it did, but very briefly.	F	45	6 weeks		1/7/2008 Email
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
2	50lb weight gain after hysterectomy	Horrible dry mouth, racing heart, very fast pulse, jittery, spacey and anxious.	I was at my wits end with a 50 lb weight gain following a hysterectomy. Nothing I did helped me loose weight. My Dr suggested meridia. I started with 10mg, lost 5 pounds the first week and then 5 the next, then I hit a plateau. After a month my dr prescribed 15mg meridia. I haven't lost any more weight in spite of a healthy diet and exercise. My side effects have worsened and I don't feel good daily. I am weaning off the meridia and will not take it. The way I feel is not worth it.	F	49	6 weeks 15mg 1X D		9/1/2010 Email
4	To loose baby weight	dry mouth, TERRIBLE constipation, dizzy the first day or so	I lost 7 pounds in three weeks. The weight loss has slowed as we went on vacation and I ate poorly after. The good news is that I gained NO weight before my period and didn't gain during my vacation!!! My blood pressure has stayed nice and low but I still moniter it everyday.	F	32	5 weeks		7/9/2007
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
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	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
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
5	Appetite out of control	Dry mouth, some insomnia	Meridia helped me to take control of my eating. I was constantly hungry and ravinous and I put on alot of weight. Now, I don't think about eating and when food is out, it doesn't appeal to me. I feel that this time I can lose the weight without trying to diet a week then purge.	F	37	4 weeks		3/20/2007
4	To lose about 40 lbs	Very thirsty - but drinking water is a good thing. Slight constipation - but eat lots of fiber and that helps. If I miss a dose - I do notice I have an increase in cravings.	I have only been on it for 4 weeks, but I've already lost 7 pounds. I think if I was faithful at working out - it would work a lot better.	F	33	4 weeks		12/12/2006
3	WEIGHT LOSS	MERIDIA DID HELP CURB APPETITE BUT I HAD TERRIBLE TERRIBLE NIGHTIME JOINT PAIN WHICH I FOUND OUT WAS A SIDE EFFECT (ABOUT 5-8% OCCURANCE) WHEN I WENT TO MY DOCTOR TO COMPLAIN ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO SLEEP BECAUSE OF JOINT INFLAMMATION, WHICH WAS ALL OVER MY BODY, INCLUDING SHOULDERS, KNEES, ELBOWS WRIST AND ANKLES. MY SHOULDERS, KNEES, ELBOWS		F	50	4 weeks		6/13/2001
1	anti-dep med and PCOS weight gain	no side effects what-so-ever.	I have been taking for 1 month....didn't work AT ALL...could possibly be due to the fact I am also taking an anti-depressant AND... Anti-dep med was main cause of weight gain in the first place. However, good luck to others.	F	27	4 weeks		3/12/2007
2	Weight Loss	Migraines and disorientation.		F	29	3.5 weeks		2/21/2002
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	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

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