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Who Should Not Take MERIDIA

MERIDIA should not be taken by people who:

Have uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure, because MERIDIA substantially increases blood pressure in some patients.
Are taking prescription medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, Parkinson’s Disease, or any other disorder (for example: Eldepryl® (selegiline hydrochoride), Parnate® (tranylcypromine sulfate), Nardil® (phenelzine sulfate)).
Are taking other weight loss medications that act on the brain (for example: phentermine). This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications and herbal products.
Have had prior allergic reactions to MERIDIA or sibutramine.
Have a diagnosis of coronary artery disease and/or who have angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain).
Have arrhythmias (irregular heart beats).
Have had a prior heart attack.
Have a diagnosis of congestive heart failure.
Have severe liver or kidney disease.
Have had a stroke or symptoms of a stroke (transient ischemic attacks [TIAs]).
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Are breast-feeding their infants.
Are suffering from a major eating disorder anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Are under 16 years of age.

If you have any concerns or questions about whether or not you should take MERIDIA, talk to your doctor.

Important: It is very important that you make sure that your primary care doctor and all your other healthcare providers know what medications you take and what medical conditions and allergies you have.

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