MERIDIA Reviews (SIBUTRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.9 (275 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MERIDIA with similar:
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| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Gained 30 lbs in approx 6 months | Dry mouth. Slight dizziness. | I have been taking meds for an underactive thyroid, which has increased my appetite immensily. Usually when your thyroid has been regulated it will help you to lose weight however, because of the increased appetite I gained 30 lbs in about 6 months. I have lost approximately 8-10 lbs in 21 days taking 10 mg. Don't have any problems sleeping. Actually been having "erotic" dreams. I hope to lose 50 lbs. I would like to increase the dosage to 15 mg to increase the results but I've read other peoples comments who have been on the 15 mg dosage and they seem to have more severe side affects. Don't think I'll take the chance. But out of curiosity, is the 15 mg more expensive? Thankfully my insurance covers 80% of the cost. | F | 36 | 21 days | 11/23/2006 | 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 | jump start my weight loss | constipation, dry mouth, a little insomnia | In 29 days I have lost 7 lbs. without exercise or a specific diet. Makes me feel satisfied after a regular meal and not craving snacks. I am on 10mg. Side effects are mild and worth dealing with. | F | 37 | 29 days | 11/20/2006 | 4 | Obesity | Extreme constipation - I am doing everything I can to remedy it, but am having a hard time with it. Have experienced slight dry mouth and slight dizziness, usually when I've been exercising pretty hard. | Meridia has done something I didn't know it could - my every waking thought is no longer about food. I feel like after 40 years, I can finally feel the way a normal person does about food. I eat 2 or three meals in a day, don't snack and don't get hungry. I haven't weighed myself yet, though I know I've lost weight. I would rather wait until I have been able to get the constipation under control before I start regular weigh ins. | F | 48 | 35 days | 11/16/2006 | 5 | To lose weight. | I have experienced dry mouth, and constipation. With a few minor adjustments to my diet, these symptoms are quite managable. | I tried 15mg and on the first day all it did was make me sick. I am on 10mg and this dosage works great. I do not have any cravings, and feel full longer. I have lost 18 pounds and I am very satisfied with my results so far. | F | 35 | 36 days | 10/26/2006 | 3 | Weight loss | Anxiety, tremors, and naseau | I just started it, so I hope things go better or I won't continue to take this. | F | 27 | 2 days | 10/22/2006 | 5 | Gained 45 lbs in 5 years | Only on first night: sore stomach when I overate. First 2 days only: constipated. No other side effects. Started at 217 - goal is 160. We'll see if this is possible in 6 months. Very happy! | Lost 14 lbs first 2 weeks, then actually gained 4 3rd week, then suddenly came off the scale within a day. Incredible appetite suppressant - probably would be coming off even quicker if I was more active. Never had luck like this after 25 years of dieting. | M | 42 | 21 days | 10/16/2006 | 3 | Weight loss | I have been on Meridia for 3 days, I am feeling a little out of it. I am also a little tired. I am hoping this is just my body getting used to it. | I have reduced my urge to eat. I am not contanstly thinking of food. I just hope that these side effects end soon. | F | 36 | 3 days | 10/11/2006 | 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 | 5 | Weight Loss | Most prevalent side effects for me are: dry mouth, dizziness, increased thirst, and slight memory loss. Side effects most severe in first days of use. | I am very pleased with my results using Meridia. I started taking it 32 days ago. My doctor prescribed me a 30 day supply of the 10mg dosage. In my first 30 days of using this drug I lost 7 pounds. Now my doctor increased the dosage to the 15mg pill which I have been taking for 2 days. So far, so good, most of all I'm happy I don't feel jittery and that I'm having healthy amounts of weight loss. So far no cause for concern. | F | 23 | 32 days | 9/30/2006 | 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 | 4 | lose 35 lbs | more tired, craved sweets, insomnia | I've lost 12 lbs in 2 months, but I feel tired a lot of the time. I also have trouble sleeping. Lost 9 lbs the first month, only 3 the second. | F | 38 | 60 days | 9/3/2006 | 4 | to lose weight | First few days, peed alot and was moody. | Now - I don't feel like I am on anything. No side effects at all. But I have lost two pounds. | F | 24 | 10 days | 8/28/2006 | 4 | To lose weight for health reasons | Some dry mouth. Also increased libido (sex drive). Also I had been experiencing "the runs" for months and even taken medication to "firm things up." Well, Meridia has done it for me; now normal stools. One morning I woke up with a small burst blood vessel in one eye that went away in 2 days; that may be related to Meridia increasing blood pressure. I've always had VERY low blood pressure. Mine has raised a tiny bit, but not much. | I have lost some weight (5-10 lbs in 1 mo.). One thing I notice is that in the evenings (when I used to binge on goodies), now I eat nothing or next-to-nothing. I'm exercising more which has to be good. I'm optimistic. | F | 61 | 1 days | 8/22/2006 | 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 | 3 | Anxiety, bulemia | Dry mouth, upset stomach | F | 42 | 15 days | 8/10/2006 |