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Hailed as the next miracle diet pill, Meridia replaced the dangerous Fen Phen weight loss pill. But in the United States alone, Meridia is responsible for 32 deaths, and other problems such as heart attack and stroke.
If you have experienced any dangerous Meridia side effects, contact a qualified lawyer now for your free legal case evaluation.
Since it was approved by the FDA in 1997, Meridia has been prescribed to more than 14 million adults. With a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, Meridia helped people lose weight for two years. Meridia uses the drug sibutamine to target the part of the brain that signals the sense of being full. This prevents the brain from accepting the signals that tell you it's time to eat.
Patients who take the once-a-day pill and exercise tend to lose weight within the first six months of treatment. Studies show that people lose 6 pounds in the first year and gain some of it back by the second year.
Recently, questions have sprouted about the safety of Meridia. The group Public Citizen has petitioned the FDA to pull Meridia from the market. The FDA reports that there have been almost 400 "bad reactions" to Meridia. In those cases, Meridia caused a hike in blood pressure, which can be dangerous for obese patients.
Seek emergency medical attention if you get:
- Allergic reaction (trouble breathing, closing of throat, swelling of lips, tongue or face)
- Irregular heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Seizures
Less serious side effects include:
- Restlessness or tremor
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Mild headache or dizziness
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth, or unpleasant taste
- Constipation
In fact, an FDA committee first voted against approving the drug.
Contact a Meridia Side Effect Lawyer now to receive a professional consultation.
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Facts About Meridia
