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 |
| 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 | weight loss | In the first few days I had bad breath and could only sleep about an hour before I would wake up for no reason. One day I felt a little "spacey", but nothing to really complain about. | During my physical I talked with my doctor about weight loss. After doing some blood work he prescribed 2 30 day prescriptions of Meridia 10mg dose. When I did the research of side effects of Meridia, one of my concerns was blood pressure, so I purchased a personal BP cuff so I could check it myself daily. I went back to the doctor for a check up and I've gone from 176lbs to 164lbs. I eat usually under 400cal a day and am not in the slightest bit hungry. My BP has been consistently 112/76. At 5'2" I'm hoping to eventually reach 135lbs. A small snack (celery, raisins,dry whole grain toast) and a BIG glass of water helped if I felt slightly dizzy or if my breath was bad. So far I have been pleasantly surprised with my results. My only concern is when I have finished the medicine if I will gain the weight back, but time will tell. | F | 23 | 18 days | 7/6/2007 | 3 | need to lose post baby weight | Side effects are similiar to adderall. slightly jittery, sleepy but can't sleep well...this have already started to dissipate | Not worried about reports of heart attacks with no other history...if you are over weight then you are at risk for heart problems at any time!! I have already lost a little over 3lbs and plan on continuing to take until i lose about 15. I have added exercise and better eating habits. | F | 24 | 3 days | 7/5/2007 | 5 | Lose weight | Insomnia first few days. | I have been on this medication for 10 days and I've lost 7 LBS. It works great for me. Truly curbs the want to eat all the time, and when I do eat, I get full at much smaller portions. | F | 10 days | 6/22/2007 | 4 | Lose 10lbs due to Elavil gain | I take 20 mg in the morning. I have difficulty swallowing capsules, so I empty them into a glass of water. I am on my 2nd day with few side effects. Insomnia is bearable. I wake up with energy, and feel somewhat rested, so I will not worry about it. So far I have lost 3.4 lbs, which is most likely water weight. My pants fit better, so I am happy. This is not a miracle drug. You will forget to eat sometimes, but you will still need to maintain will power and make good choices when eating. I took phendimetrazine in the past. I think M. is better because you do not have that “rush” feeling and the racing heart. So far, I am happy. | F | 30 | 2 days | 6/21/2007 | 4 | Lose weight | Dry mouth, fatigue | I just started taking Meridia yesterday and already notice a big change in my appetite. I usually cannot get home fast enough to raid the pantry but I don't feel like that now. My only concern is fatigue. Does that go away after a while? I'm on the 10mg capsules. Thanks!! | F | 36 | 2 days | 6/20/2007 | 2 | appetite control | none | I was so looking forward to having this as a helping hand to control almost constant craving for food, but as of the third day it has not reduced my appetite at all. On the plus side there also are no side effects. I am on 10mg. I will try it for another week or so to see if it takes effect after awhile. A lot of money to spend for something no better than Hoodia which also does not work at all. | F | 46 | 3 days | 6/20/2007 | 4 | Stop smoking weight gain | I have taken 10mg for 4 weeks now. No noticeable side effects. I have lost about 5 pounds. I need to lose 10 more. I have used this because I quit smoking and I continued to gain and gain. This was a last resort before giving up and smoking again. I exercised like crazy. Lost of cardio, weight training etc. Hardly eating. Still kept gaining. This has done the trick. I continue my weights and some cardio and eat sensibly. I hope that when I stop taking this, I can maintain my weight. | F | 41 | 4 days | 6/19/2007 | 5 | help with weight loss | Dry mouth sometimes | Today is day 17 and I can't believe how well Meridia works! On day nine I weighed 11 pounds less and now another 4 pounds have fallen off! Yipee! I have increased my exersise by swiming laps at the pool 2 times a week, bike riding 2 times a week and playin ball 2 times a week! I also have limited my daily calorie intake to 1200. I cant believe how much better I feel! I love Meridia! The weight loss has been slower in the past week but it is still coming off! I wish everyone well...Remember, this pill works way better if you get your butt of the couch and excersize and WATCH how many calories you take in! | F | 42 | 17 days | 6/16/2007 | 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 | 4 | Weight Loss | Dry mouth, insomnia, and headaches | Just started taking Meridia yesterday but it is really curbing my appetite. | F | 25 | 2 days | 6/4/2007 | 5 | must get healthy! | Can't sleep very well.(Wake up about 20 times during the night.) Lots of crazy dreams!But the good thing is NO constipation,headaches or dizzyness like some people get. | The 10 mg pill that I take daily has made me very energetic. I feel like I am the everyready bunny...I just keep going and going and going. Last night I told my husband that I feel like I could run a marathon(ha!ha!Now thats a funny one.) But truely I "feel" like I would have the energy to do it. I weigh 235 lbs and need to lose 80 so I hope the new energy level stays. I can't believe the lack of interest i have in food now. Usually I think about food from the molment my eyes pop open until I fall asleep. Not over the past three days though! I used to walk around the kitchen hunting for something good to eat but now the thought doesn't even cross my mind. I have had to remind my self that I need to eat because the food cravings have disapeared. Boy, oh boy! I hope this stays this way! What a wonderful thing to be able to go through a day without constantly thinking "What can I eat now?" And not having to deal with the GUILT of over eating is the very bes | F | 42 | 3 days | 6/1/2007 | 5 | weight loss | temporary raise in blood pressure - second response | I am writing again. I wrote on day 27 of my diet about how Meridia raised my blood pressure. I need to write to say that my doctor urged me that rather than go off of it, I take the ten mg pill every other day. My pressure is back down to 117/70 and I am fine. I am down from 259 to 235 in 36 days.I am able to easily stick to a 1200 calorie diet and stay under 10 grams of fat. I am also walking briskly on a tread mill. I started at a half hour a day and am up to 70 minutes a day. I feel great. | F | 42 | 36 days | 5/27/2007 | 3 | curb hunger, reduce binges | insomnia, dizziness, racing heart (especially during workouts), too much energy at times, lethargic | I really do notice a reduced appetite on this medication. It's like food has lost appeal. I still eat, but after a few bites it's almost as if everything just tastes the same. I have had exactly one craving for 2 weeks, which is astounding considering my huge appetite. My biggest problem is that I have gotten less than 4 hours sleep for the past 14 days, yet I constantly feel like I am on speed, yet am yawning constantly. | F | 25 | 2 weeks | 5/21/2007 | 4 | lose weight | F | 52 | | 5/19/2007 | 2 | Weight Loss | Higher Blood Pressure | I was taking this for 27 days. At first I had no side effects and then I started having elevated BP. Normally mine is about 120/70. today it got to 144/101. I am stopping it now. I am not going to risk hypertension over this medicine. | F | 42 | 27 days | 5/17/2007 | 5 | BMI 30.6 | i felt full faster. took 7 days to make me feel full. eating healhy | I have lost 5 lbs in 17 days. seems slow? | F | 40 | 17 days | 5/11/2007 | 5 | Weight loss supplement & BMI=30 | Dry mouth | I can't believe it's working. Have been on Weight Watchers for years & have been on plateau-ing, since I always seemed to feel hungry. Only 2 weeks out, have already lost 7 pounds. Am a little concerned that I've had a VERY minimal appetite, so I've been diligent about sticking with the WW plan for when I *am* hungry -- fruits, fiber, low-fat protein. Also bc I'm aware I've been consuming so little, have been trying not to physically exert myself. I'm trying to remember to drink more water too to combat the dry mouth. And no jittery-ness that I've had with other appetite suppressants and with straight up self-starvation. Now, I am suddenly understanding what true "hunger" is... it's as if all this time, my sense of what "hunger" what was comprised primarily of emotional & sensory appeal, and very little of my stomach calling out for actual nourishment. It's strange to take away all those extra compenents and for the first time truly feel what simpl | F | 32 | 15 days | 5/4/2007 | 5 | Weight loss | A little bit dizzy on the first day; occasional dry mouth if I don't drink enough; heart-racing once or twice (but I had that before Meridia) | Meridia RULES. In one month (on 15mg), I've lost almost 20 pounds; most in the first three weeks. I'm not consciously doing anything different -- I just do not think about food in the same way (i.e., obsessively). When I do eat, I feel full a lot faster. Best of all, I don't crave junk food like I used to -- it used to be all I ever wanted to eat. In the last week, I've plateaued a little bit, probably because I'm not trying to eat healthy -- I imagine if I used Meridia in conjunction with Weight Watchers or similar I could maintain the rapid loss I experienced at first for a lot longer. I was worried about taking Meridia at first, considering the reports of adverse side effects, but so far I've experienced none, and I have to believe that being so overweight was bound to put me at more risk than the short time I will take Meridia. PS: I think it bites and is incredibly short-sighted that insurance doesn't cover it, but I also think I probably spent that much on crap food every | F | 40 | 32 days | 5/1/2007 | 4 | Lose 50lbs | Mild headaches at night for the first 4 days and moderate insomnia. | To date I have lost a total of 17lbs. The appetite control is very effective and gives me a clear opportunity to plan meals and eat sensibly. I have taken phentermine in the past and could not tolerate the increased heart beat or the anxiety. Also, I felt extremely irritable on phentermine, but the meridia is much milder and I feel more like myself. | F | 35 | 15 days | 4/28/2007 |