How to Take Meridia Diet Pills

It's no secret that the dream of getting thin without following a restricted diet or suffering through a steady dose of exercise lurks in many of us. That's why every diet pill entering the consumer marketplace becomes hot news. Some folks choose to take prescribed pills without stopping to think about how a drug will affect their body, so if you've turned to this article to learn more about Meridia®, congratulations. It's important to know exactly what to expect as you embark on this journey toward a healthy weight.

Things You'll Need

• Research on diet formulations
• List of pre-existing heart or artery-related conditions
• Meridia prescription
• Sensible eating plan
• List of side effects

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Instructions

• 1

  Ask your doctor whether Meridia, one of three weight loss formulations currently being prescribed to help men and women lose large amounts of weight, is the right type of drug for your physical makeup. Request data on Xenical® (also known as Alli®) and phentermine---the two others---from your physician or via the Internet to make an informed decision.

• 2

  Check with your insurance provider to make certain taking Meridia won't in any way effect your insurance coverage, as there have been negative reactions and deaths as a result of taking this weight loss drug. Alternately, there is a chance your plan may pay for all or part of your Meridia prescription, so follow up on this tip before you purchase your first supply of the drug.

• 3

  Become aware of what will happen when you introduce Meridia into your system. Expect this appetite suppressant to head to the hypothalamus gland in your brain the moment it hits your bloodstream, at which point powerful chemical reactions release these feel-good enzymes: serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, each of which will help suppress your appetite.

• 4

  Anticipate side effects noted during clinical trials held to test Meridia on overweight people before the Food and Drug Administration approved it for sale. In particular, be on the lookout for blood pressure spikes, insomnia, headaches, dry mouth and constipation.

• 5

  Tell your physician if you have a history of heart or artery diseases since Meridia can exacerbate these conditions. Advise your doctor about other weight-loss formularies you plan to keep taking as a serotonin overload can land you in the emergency room. Inform your physician about glaucoma, kidney or liver disease to avoid endangering your health by taking Meridia.

• 6

  Keep your expectations modest and realistic so you don't sabotage your weight loss efforts using Meridia as your primary reducing tool. Expect to lose between 10 and 14 pounds per month as compared to 3.5 pounds dropped by control groups relying on a reduced calorie diet alone. Use your time on this appetite suppressant to re-set your food behaviors so you never again have to rely on a pharmaceutical to help you control your weight.