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How are you doing on Meridia?

Today is day 1. I'm exciting about the possibilities with Meridia but alittle hesitant about the side effects. I have about 80 lbs to lose.

After 1 week on Meridia I'm down 4 lbs without making any major changes other than eating less. This week I'll add exercise and I hope the weightloss continues.

hey everybody... i was clinicaly obese 1 yr ago... then due to military routines i lost 30 kgs... when back home i gained 10 kgs VERY quickly... started takin sibutramine... it helped me crash diet and in 1.5 months i have lost 11 kgs...!!! im happy... but the side effects of the drug cant be ignored ... i can feel palpitation somtimes...!!! PLEASE consult doctor before use and during use like i did... i used 10mg per day... and really had just two simple sandwiches a day ... NOT else... again not advisable for obese people... i wast obese at time of dieting...

I started on Meridia 2 weeks ago. I've lost 7 lbs so far and think it's great. However, I have been getting constant headaches for about 3 days now. Anyone else have this problem or maybe it's just me????? I would also love to hear some success stories for some extra motivation if anyone would mind sharing. This is nice to be able to talk to different people that share the same common goal! Good luck to you all :)

I've seen some adds for "generic meridia". Has anyone ever tried this?

I just started on meridia 10 mg daily and have 60 lbs to loose. This is the second day and my appetite is incrediably less! My problem was portion control and bing eating after work before supper. Im excited and look for some great results. Im eating portion sozed meals now and exercising because this is going to motivate me. I klnow that it has to be a life stle change. Now my Dr says 6months on it, has anyone been on it longer recently? Just concerned that I may not be where I should be in 6 mths
Any replys appreciated!
Thanks T

meridiamama
the headaches may be a sign of your blood pressure raising. ever get a headache when you eat too much salt or foods with msg? that is because certain foods raise your blood pressure. i would go to a drug store and test your blood pressure WHEN you have a headache, at that moment. you might be surprised, maybe your blood pressure went up a little bit

I started Meridia 5 days ago and have lost 12lbs! My start wt was 200 and now 188. I can't even believe it myself, I have no side affects whatsoever but I drink ALOT -- water, hot and cold green tea and propel ALL day long, one drink after the other and go to the bathroom every hour or less. I have lost so much fluids that the water pills I was on before never even did this for me, I just kept gaining. I do not look so swollen anymore. It is strange tho, because I had no will power before whatsover, but without really planning on it, I have began to make good choices when eating, and very small meals too, this week had lots of veggies and onion soup! I have about 40 more lbs to go, so I hope that it keeps up, I have read other forums of great success storys of wt loss and meridia. I am just going to keep drinking all day and eating about 1000 caleries a day if that. By the way, I have HBP issues too, but even that is going down! So, i think its different with everyone.

its been almost a month since i was here last, and I am glad to report, that even thru the holidays, a week and a half of work christmas parties, I didn't dare weigh myself. I was sure I was going to put on every lb I lost... but I weighed myslef and have lost 8 more lbs, I'd down 20lbs in 32 days. I continue to drink plenty of water, not as much as at first, but I had to measure my waist to see if the inches were disappearing as well... but I have only lost 3" off my waist. My BP is staying down, and I still haven't experienced any side affects. I do get 'hungry' but eat only half of what I serve myself. I feel so much better, healthwise, having lost 20 lbs. I am not so sure I would buy these online, just ask your doc for a prescription, if u have insurance, they cover it. Its cheaper to pay the copay than to buy the over the counter stuff that doesnt work, didnt for me any how..

I started meridia a month ago. I lost 4 pounds the first week, and have since only lost 2. I am still just as hungry, but I get fuller MUCH faster. The failure to lose more weight is my fault, because I am a college student and superbowl parties, beer, and other various college activities have stalled my dieting. I am getting back on track today, and will let you know how my progress is in a month! Good luck ya'll!

I have been on Meridia for about 5 weeks with a weight loss of 20lbs and counting. I feel great! I have considerably less problems with cravings, get full much faster and so far my heart rate and pressure are still very good. My doctor is really impressed. I also noticed a lightness in my mood when I started taking the Meridia. Things just seemed brighter overall. Did anyone else notice this? Am on a dietary/excersize program called Lean for Life by the Lindora Clinics (I ordered the "diet in a box" online). The program consists of moderate protein, low carbs and lots of fruits and veggies. You eat 6 times a day so its not a big hardship. I am glad to find others on Meridia to share successes with. It is very inspiring! Keep up the good work!

I have been on Meridia for 4 days now. I haven't lost any weight and I don't eat very much. I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast or two scrambled eggs, a bowl of soup for lunch, and an average size plate of chicken stir fry for dinner (which mostly consists of veggies and chicken, not very much rice). When I add up my calories I am just shy of 1000. I've been eating this way for about 2 months now and I thought the meridia would help. Anyway, I'll let you know how things go...

Emmy, I just wanted to let you know that it is also important for you to snack on low fat, low carb proteins as well as your 3 meals per day (this could be half of a good quality protein bar - I buy the BioProtein Bars at Costco), a non-fat glass of milk, a small chicken breast, yogurt or cottage cheese). It prevents your body from going into "starvation mode" between meals. When your body is in this mode, it hangs onto it's stored fat. Are you active as well as the changes in your diet? I have worked up to 10,000 steps per day (I wear a pedometre all day every day to make sure I'm active enough). I work mainly in an office all day so it is a challenge to get my steps in. Having said that, the weight keeps coming off and I'm feeling stronger, lighter and more energetic. I hope this helps you to keep motivated. Good luck!

I have 20 lbs to lose and am just started Meridia today. I know we should not get pregnant while on it but if we do happen to are there any known problems? Does anyone know anyone who did get preg? I am certainly trying not to but it could happen. I really want this to work. Also wondered how fast the stuff kicks in. I took the pill 20 min ago. HAHA. Hope to be down 10lbs by dinner time.

I started taken sibutramine, about a month ago. I lost weight, I think 10 lbs at least. I have to say that while I was taking it, I was feeling more energetic, positive, thirsty, which is good for me, cause I hardly drink water and of course, no cravings. I take vitamins and minerals, not to mention, that I snacked on almonds most of the day. My blood pressure was usually good, since I usually have low pressure, but, the only problem. I started having eyes pain, blurred vision and sometimes, headaches.

I stopped taking it, I have an appointment in about nine days to see an ophthalmologist. Just wondering if any of you had any of the same problems while taking meridia.

I am also wondering if it has to do with the dosage, since I was taking 15 mg. Unfortunately, I can't see my doctor, he is out of town, but I stopped taking the med on my own. Today is the second day with out it, and my eyes feel better, but my vision is not completely normal.

I can't find anything that can help me find out if this is just a temporary side effect or permanent damage to the eyes.

I hope your eye issue resolves...notsosure. I do not like the side effects I read about and since I am planning a baby soon I am of course trying not to get pregnant during the time I am on this med..which I hope is only 2 months or less. I want it to be just a kickstart to get me off of my butt. I really freak out about the side effects and potential damage to organs that maybe we do not even know about yet...but when you are desperate and feel so fat it is a hard decision. I have never had this problem, but once I hit 35 it seems weight just packs on. I want to get back into working out. I noticed I am down 3 today but I am sure it is just water etc. I will be happy if I am down 5 or so by next week altogether.

I did have some minor palpitations last night..I hope that is not cause to discontinue. I just had a full heart workup and everything checked out.

I would appreciate any comments or help on the pregnancy issue..if anyone has known of people who did accidentally get pregnant while on this medication...or even a forum different than this one. I have been looking and cannot find anything else.

Take care

BABYMAMA; I understand your posistion, sorry I can't help you much, but I found this for you today. I hope you can still find the answer you seek, but meanwhile I think it's a good idea you call them, I will do it too. If they don't help me much, I still hope that someone else can help me here. I just think it's worth a try. Good luck.

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Thanks...day 3 and today I felt quite hungry. I think I am down 3 lbs but who knows really...I will check for sure after a full week goes by.

Also..I wonder if it is okay to become pregnant after Meridia??

I looked at the info on their website and it says not to take if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

I wonder if that means EVER planning to become pregnant...or planning to become pregnant in the near future. I wish they would be more specific.

My doc knows we want a child...we talked about it at my appointment where he gave me Meridia..so I assume I am just OVERANALYZING the sentence on the website. The thing is so..if there is a toxin that is bad for pregnant women...we do have all of our eggs in the ovaries...so I would assume it would get to them. Hmmmmmm.

Why did I have to become a fatty??? Geez.