How to Take MERIDIA
MERIDIA comes in three different strength capsules (5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg). The recommended initial starting dose of MERIDIA is one 10 mg capsule per day. Your doctor will determine the starting dose that is best for you.
Never take more MERIDIA than prescribed by your doctor.
You can take MERIDIA on an empty stomach or after a meal.
You should never share MERIDIA with a friend.
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Your doctor will determine how long you should take MERIDIA. Follow your doctor’s advice. The safety and effectiveness of MERIDIA have not been determined beyond two years at this time.
Storage
MERIDIA should be stored at normal room temperature (about 60 to 85ºF). Never leave MERIDIA in hot or moist places.
It is important to keep MERIDIA in a safe area where children cannot get it. If your child swallows MERIDIA, immediately speak with your doctor and/or take your child to the emergency room for immediate medical attention. If you are unable to reach a doctor or emergency room, call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If You Forget a Dose
If you forget to take a dose of MERIDIA, do not take an extra capsule to “make up” for the dose you forgot.
Alcohol and Caffeine
MERIDIA may increase the sedative effects of alcohol. It is important that you let your doctor know how often, and what type of alcoholic beverages you drink. Your doctor can advise you best as to whether you should drink alcoholic beverages while on MERIDIA.
MERIDIA can be safely taken with moderate use of coffee, tea or caffeinated beverages. You should check with your doctor to make sure that you do not have a medical condition that can be aggravated by these beverages independent of being on MERIDIA. You should check with your doctor if you consume a great deal of caffeinated beverages or use over-the-counter pills that contain caffeine.
Nutritional Supplements
Non-drug nutritional supplements, like vitamins, minerals and amino acids (with the exception of tryptophan) can be used along with MERIDIA. You should make sure your doctor knows what nutritional supplements you are taking and why you are taking them. You should not take MERIDIA if you are taking tryptophan. You should not use herbal or over-the-counter weight-loss products while taking MERIDIA.
Pregnancy, Nursing, and Birth Control
MERIDIA should not be used by pregnant women or nursing mothers. You should notify your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Women of child bearing potential should use an effective birth control method while taking MERIDIA. Check with your doctor to make sure you are on a medically safe and effective birth control method while taking MERIDIA.
Driving and Work Activities
MERIDIA should not interfere with your ability to drive your car. However, you should be on the alert for any signs of fatigue, sedation, or lack of alertness. You should be very careful about using alcohol before you drive as MERIDIA may increase the sedative effects of alcohol.
MERIDIA was studied in healthy people and did not affect their coordination or impair their judgment. However, MERIDIA has the potential to impair judgment, thinking, coordination or motor skills. You should check with your doctor if you have any questions with regard to your work and the use of MERIDIA.
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