Meridia is an anti-obesity drug. It has been used by more than 8.5 million people in 70 countries since 1997. Meridia's main active ingredient is sibutramine. Sibutramine is used, in combination with diet and exercise, to help you lose weight. It works by decreasing your appetite.
Meridia is a class of drug known as monoamine re-uptake inhibitors. Examples of re-uptake inhibitors include serotonin and norepinephrine. Meridia falls in the same class of many anti- depressants such as Prozac. Serotonin is a chemical released in the brain after you have eaten a meal, which makes you feel full.
Pharmaceuticals like Fen-phen and Redux which were also anti-obesity drugs that were found to have terrible side-effects including potentially fatal heart valve abnormalities that could lead to heart attacks.
Possible side-effects of taking Meridia include:
- headache
- constipation
- back pain
- insomnia
- dry mouth
- nervousness
- changes in mood
- upset stomach
- stomach pain
- gas
- changes in taste
- increased appetite
- loss of appetite
- runny nose
- flu-like symptoms
- irregular or painful menstrual periods
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
If you or anyone you know has taken Meridia and has experienced any negative symptoms or side-effects, please contact our expert lawyers and obtain a case evaluation at no cost to you.
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