Meridia – Overdose and Side Effects

The typical recommended dosage of the prescription appetite suppressant Meridia is 10 milligrams taken one time each day. This medication can be taken with or without the consumption of food. After a person has been monitored while taking Meridia their health care provider may make the decision to increase the dosage amount to 15 milligrams or decrease it to 5 milligrams depending on the individual person and the effects that Meridia has on that particular person.

Meridia is not recommended for long term use and should not be used for more than one year. It is encouraged that an individual using Meridia should also consume a low calorie diet as well as a proper exercise program in order for this medication to have the best results.

In the event that an individual consumes too much of this prescription medication the most common overdose effects that they may experience include hypertension, tachycardia, dizziness and headache. In the case that overdose has occurred, contact a health care professional or emergency care facility immediately for proper treatment.

Before a person can be prescribed the appetite suppressant Meridia they must first speak with their health care professional about the benefits and possible risks of taking this medication. It is also very important that you make your doctor aware of any medical conditions you may have as well as any medications you are currently taking as this may have an effect on the safety of using this medication as well as how effective it may be.

In addition to these issues another issue that any individual considering the use of Meridia should be aware of is the risk of possible side effects that may occur with the use of this medication. Some of the known side effects that may be experienced include the following:

• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Headache
• Constipation
• Insomnia
• Increased blood pressure
• Anorexia

In addition to these side effects the use of Meridia may also lead to the development of a rare but potentially life threatening condition known as serotonin syndrome whenever this medication is used in combination with other medications that have an effect on the levels of serotonin in the body.

If you experience any of the known side effects are any other negative effects with the use of Meridia you should report these to your health care provider to determine if it may be necessary to discontinue the use of this medication.