An Overview of Your Meridia Dosage
The dose of
Meridia® (
sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) your healthcare provider prescribes will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to Meridia
- Whether you develop bothersome or dangerous side effects
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Dose of Meridia for Weight Loss
The recommended starting Meridia dosage for weight loss or weight maintenance is Meridia 10 mg once daily. Your healthcare provider may increase the dose to 15 mg once daily if you have not lost much weight after taking the drug and dieting for four weeks.
If you start to experience bothersome
Meridia side effects, your healthcare provider may lower your dose to Meridia 5 mg once daily.
General Information on Dosing With Meridia
Some considerations for people taking Meridia include the following:
- This medicine comes in capsule form. It is taken by mouth once daily.
- You can take Meridia on an empty stomach or with food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Meridia should be combined with a low-calorie diet. It is not meant to be used without dieting.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
- If you are unsure about anything related to Meridia dosing, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
