I got prescribed meridia today. has anyone taken this weight-loss pill, how did !
Question:
I got prescribed meridia today. has anyone taken this weight-loss pill, how did it work?
how long did you have to take it?
Answers:
Yes. I have been on Meridia for almost a year now.
For the first 5 or 6 months it worked really well -- I lost about 20lbs. It gave me a bit of a mood lift and made me feel full with very little food. Stopped the chocolate cravings.
I have plateaued though -- but continue to use it because it alleviates my IBS symptoms better than anything else I have used. (with my Dr's blessing )
Watch your Blood pressure, don't take any OTC cold remedies (ask the pharmacist what you can take if you need something), you shouldn't drink either -- but a glass of something once in a while would be OK
It apparently is good for losing up to 10% of your body weight and then the success is limited -- but a loss of 10% is enough to see health improvements -- so it is a good first step. It can help you modify your eating habits and help get you started.
Most people only use it for 6 months to a year. And if you get more exercise and really work on eating well too you will lose more -- and keep it off.
Try to look at the meds as a boost -- to get you started on lifestyle change -- and you will be more successful.