Although no studies have been done on Meridia and breastfeeding, the manufacturer of the drug does not recommend that women who are breastfeeding take Meridia. Because every woman’s situation is different, it’s best to discuss the benefits and risks of Meridia and breastfeeding with your healthcare provider. It is important to note that breastfeeding is [...]

In general, animal studies involving Meridia and pregnancy did not suggest that Meridia causes problems during pregnancy. However, when very high doses of Meridia were taken, it did cause birth defects and problems in the pregnant animals themselves. Therefore, the FDA has classified Meridia as a pregnancy [...]

Clinical studies involving Meridia and insomnia have shown that insomnia is a common side effect of the medication. There are some ways to improve your sleep habits, such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle, avoiding caffeine in the four to six hours before bedtime, and refraining from taking a nap after 3 p.m. If you [...]

Clinical studies have shown that there are several side effects of Meridia, and migraines appear to be possible. However, the risk of developing migraines was very small, so it is difficult to tell if the migraines were due to the medication or just by chance. If you are taking [...]

Meridia is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight. Reducing excess weight helps to prevent or control complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain. Sibutramine works by affecting the area in your brain that controls hunger, providing you with a [...]