Side Effects
Common Side Effects
MERIDIA, like all medications, may cause side effects. In studies the most common side effects were:
- headache
- dry mouth
- constipation
- anorexia
- and insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Other Side Effects
Other side effects that may occur include:
- increased sweating
- an increase in blood pressure
- increase in heart rate
These side effects are generally mild, and have usually not caused people to stop taking MERIDIA. If you develop a symptom that you think might be a side effect, stop taking MERIDIA and notify your doctor immediately so he or she can advise you on what to do.
Precaution
Certain weight-loss drugs have been associated with pulmonary hypertension (PPH), a rare but sometimes fatal disease. In clinical studies, no cases of PPH have been reported with MERIDIA. Because this disease is so rare, however, it is not known whether or not MERIDIA may cause this disease.
The first symptom of PPH is usually shortness of breath. If you experience new or worsening shortness of breath, or if you experience chest pain, fainting, or swelling of your feet, ankles, or legs, stop taking MERIDIA, and notify your doctor immediately.
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