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 |
| 1 | loose 30 pounds | Insomia, confusion, memory loss, disorientated, depressed, anxiety, dry mouth, had to use the bathroom all the time. | I didn't loose any weight but thats because the side effects were too much to deal with to stay on the medicine. I'd rather starve myself or learn how to barf up food then live like this. I will admit after taking for a couple weeks the side effects did lessen, but it was still just too much. Even though the side effects were not as severe I still could not sleep. | M | 29 | 21 days | 8/10/2006 | 5 | 60 lbs overweight | Initial side effects included insomnia (and some pretty weird dreams), headaches, thirst and what felt like an increased heart rate. All subsided by the end of the first month. Some headaches still. | I took Meridia about 2 years ago and lost 20 lbs. I kept it off but never lost any more. I recently began an exercise program but found that I was hungrier than ever and had only lost 2 lbs after 2 months. My doc explained that when your body is used to a certain weight, it will try to maintain that weight so I decided to try Meridia again. In one month I lost 12 lbs. The equipment I work on tells heart rate and while it was high at first, I can see it going down. I don't take it everyday. I usually take the weekends off or even do every other day. I needed the help, but do not wish to be dependent. | F | 39 | 31 days | 8/5/2006 | 5 | Overweight | Began on 7-16-06 and couldn't sleep. Cut back to 1/2 or 3/4 of capsule. That helped. Sleeping much better since then. At times get a muscle pain in right shoulder area. Either related to drug or lifting etc. wrong. Will ask doctor. No other problems nor any b/p problems. | I have lost 14 lbs. Proves how much I was overeatting and not exercising. I am not obsesssed with snacking constantly. I do try and eat 3 normal-sized meals a day and have a tiny snack at night (worst time in past). Thank god for dill pickles. | F | 65 | 14 days | 7/29/2006 | 4 | Retired and gained 30 lbs | Started on Sunday 7/16. Spacey feeling at first.Slept 2 hrs second night. No pill 3 day with no hunger but slept. Trying again.Asking doctor if I can take 2 on and 1 off. Have lost 4 lbs. Will update. | F | 65 | 4 days | 7/19/2006 | 2 | lose 30 pounds | Insomnia, lightheaded,flu like symptoms | I would like to know how long it takes to see results. Even 1lb. on 10mg . Do I need to increase the dosage? | F | 43 | 8 days | 7/18/2006 | 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 | To Lose Weight | I had constipation at first; however, increasing water and fruit intake has helped. Loss of sleep the first week, but is slowly subsiding. I am thankful that I have had no real concern on this drug. I have also found that food is not on my mind every second. | I have lost approximately 7 pounds in 14 days. I am also trying to walk at least 30 min. everyday. Trying not to weigh myself everyday. | F | 34 | 14 days | 7/4/2006 | 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 | 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 | 4 | weight loss | constipation, dry mouth | I have been taking it for 1 week and have lost 5 lbs. I think it's great! I don't eat 1/2 as much and seem to have more energy. The only down side is the cost. | F | 27 | 7 days | 5/25/2006 | 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 | 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 | 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 | lose approx. 40 pounds | dizziness, constipation | My experience so far has been great! In 2 weeks I have dropped 7 pounds. My hunger is under control and I'm not shaky like I've been with other OTC drugs. | F | 31 | 2 weeks | 4/21/2006 | 1 | weight loss | none | two 1/2 weeks- no weight loss- i gained 6 pounds- what is the deal- does this medication work | F | 36 | 17 days | 4/18/2006 | 4 | lose approx. 40 pounds | mild dizziness | My hunger is all but gone! I'm on day 4 and survived my son's birthday party this weekend without stuffing myself with cake. I am amazed at how quick it has worked to surpress my appetite. | F | 31 | 4 days | 4/10/2006 | 3 | Weight Loss | Have been taking for 5 weeks and lost 20 pounds with no uncommon side affects other than what you are told. On 4-7-06, I suffered a seizure along with cardiac arrest. Not on any other meds and no history of heart problems. Get off this drug | Have been reading additional research and your life or weight problem is not worth this side affect - use other resources. I almost lost my life. | F | 44 | 40 days | 4/8/2006 | 4 | weightloss | First day I had trouble sleeping but that was it. | I'm on my 7th day and I've lost 8 pounds! | F | 40 | 7 days | 3/30/2006 | 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 | 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 |