MERIDIA Reviews (SIBUTRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.9 (275 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MERIDIA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MERIDIA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 4 | weight loss | Tiredness, leg side pain, little interest in food and unable to finish a meal, shoulder pain, side neck pain | At first I experienced increased energy...for the first 2 days only...then after that nothing but lethargy...also either a 3-4 days constipation or 3-4 days of very soft bowels. Some trouble sleeping as well. But lost 8lbs in one month. I'm not sure if I'll refill..the neck pain is worrisome as it may be the carotid arteries which go to the brain. I am seeing a dr. today about that. I completed a month of Meridia so may have to be satisfied w/the 8lbs but to be honest, I'm still not that interested in eating a whole lot. | F | 59 | 30 days | 4/26/2007 | 4 | Weight Loss | None - Maybe slight dizziness. | I have been on Meridia for alomst 3 weeks and have lost 5 lbs. It's really helped me get my appetite under control. I'm satisfied with smaller portions and don't think about food all of the time. I was at the end of my rope. I've tried and failed so many times to eat healthy. This medicine has given me hope. | F | 43 | 2 weeks | 4/17/2007 | 5 | Lose 60 pounds and lower bp | very upset stomach, little dizzy, leg & foot cramps at night | I will take any and all side effects if it means I don't constantly think about food. This is just a miracle for me! I am eating much smaller portions, exercising 4x a week, don't go crazy after dinner thinking about all the goodies in the kitchen. That is just incredible for me. My bp has actually come down, which I don't understand but my doc will be thrilled. I gained 30 pounds very very quickly 6 years ago due to anti-psychotics. I moved to the South last year and proceeded to gain another 60 in 60 days (biscuits - pure evil). I pleaded with my doctor to help me with the weight and he finally came through. I've been on Meridia for 5 days and have lost 6 pounds. I am thrilled! | F | 48 | 5 days | 3/22/2007 | 3 | to stop the over eating | I have been taking meridia for two weeks no side effects | So far it is nice to eat only when you are suppose to. No in between snacking. I am able to make a decision about food and not think about what I am going to eat for dinner when it is only breakfast right now | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 3/21/2007 | 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 | 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 | 5 | 40-pound weight loss | Dry mouth, constipation, slight insomnia | I've lost 11 pounds in exactly 3 weeks. I have never lost this fast! It works for me by giving me the luxury to make decisions about food based on logic rather than emotion. Even when I do feel a little hungry, there's no urgency. I can eat when it's convenient, like thin people do. I am not constantly fighting myself. I will say that I have followed my Weight Watchers plan religiously and I have exercised, but Meridia has made it much, MUCH easier. See ya, gotta go buy new pants... | F | 37 | 21 days | 3/12/2007 | 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 | 5 | to lose 40 pounds | head ache and dry mouth | I have taken meridia for about 2 week and lost 14 pounds already!!! im so happy!!! this med is changing my life!!! best diet pill out there!! im never hungry fully energized!!! | F | 21 | 2 weeks | 3/10/2007 | 4 | need to lose 35 lbs | The first 3 days I only had dry mouth then day 4 I got a headache and now on day 7 I still have it. I have lost 6 lbs. | F | 35 | 7 days | 2/28/2007 | 2 | To lose weight | Dizzy, HORRIBLE breath caused by dry mouth, headaches, trouble focusing and pressure behind my eyes. | Lost a little weight, which I have not been able to do on my own, I really want to continue this medicine, but after 2 weeks, I've not noticed a decrease in the side effects and cannot function in the real world. :o( | F | 29 | 14 days | 2/27/2007 | 2 | Weight loss | None | I was wondering if someone could tell me how quickly this medication begins to alter your appetite. I have been taking it for 5 days, and haven't notice the slightest difference. I have a huge tendency to binge, snack, and think about food all the time, and this pill hasn't changed any of that (yet). Is this a gradual effect or something that happens immediately. Could someone please email me back with some insight? What was your experience during the first few days? Thanks! Thanks. Azais | F | 29 | 5 days | 2/27/2007 | 1 | weight loss | severe daily headaches, insomnia, constipation, dry mouth, irritability, mood swings,lethargic, apathetic, depressed, suicidal ideation; did not affect my appetite | WATCH OUT IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF MIGRAINE OR DEPRESSION | F | 40 | 40 days | 2/27/2007 | 3 | Lose weight faster than on my own | dry mouth, dizziness | have been taking for 2 weeks. 3lbs only :(. On the 10mg, watching my diet and excercising, a little upset about how its not coming off...I have lost more weight on my own without meds. I'll have to wait a bit longer, before I make the decision to continue taking it. | F | 26 | 2 weeks | 2/24/2007 | 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 | 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 | 3 | Lose weight before my wedding | My fiancee was in an accident last summer and needed extensive care. In the interm, I gained 20 pounds. At 5'8", and 140lbs, I have been unable to fit into my regular clothes. To some, I sound like a whiner, but I honestly, am struggling trying to squeeze on my jeans and use a coat hanger to help me get them done up! So far, my appetite is minimal, but I am just shy of 1 week in taking the drug. The first couple of days, my headaches were UNBEARABLE, and I find myself very thirsty. My question: I am getting married on the 14th of April, does anyone know if I can reach my goal of losing 20 pounds in this time frame? If not, I will be purchasing a new wedding dress STAT. Currently, my dosage is 10mg once a day. Thanks and good luck :-) | F | 36 | 5 days | 1/29/2007 | 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 | 4 | To control hunger/lose weight | crazy dreams, dry mouth, indigestion | started 3 weeks ago with the 10 mg and may go up to 15 mg in antoher month or so. Have learned to control portions and make effort to leave food after meals. Works throughout the day, but have started taking it later as it wears off by nighttime. So far, have lost 7-8 pounds | F | 23 | 21 days | 1/3/2007 |