Meridia Warnings and Precautions (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Meridia?

You should not take Meridia if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Meridia, sibutramine, or any of the inactive components used to make Meridia.
     
  • Have a history of an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
     
  • Are taking any other weight-loss medications that also affect chemicals in the brain.
     
  • Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the past 14 days. MAOIs include:

 

 

Meridia Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which Meridia should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Meridia warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;