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Meridia

Meridia may not work for obese teens

October 03, 2008
Obese teens who are put on a low-calorie diet may not be helped by going on the diet med Meridia, a Dutch study suggests. In previous studies Meridia was associated with increasing metabolism and helping adults on a low-calorie diet lose weight more quickly than with diet changes alone. But researchers say Meridia appears to have no effect on teens' metabolic rate. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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FDA Warns of Counterfeit Medications from Online Pharmacies
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...they received contained the active ingredient in Meridia. The two medications are not... Read more »

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...and can be taken for longer periods. Sibutramine (Meridia) - this drug has been around for some... Read more »

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Accidental Treatment for Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...or how many will. I have a family member who took Meridia for weight loss, which targets the... Read more »

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Too good to be true
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...pharmaceutical ingredients include sibutramine (brand name, Meridia, a prescription weight-loss... Read more »

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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...don'tĀ appear to have weight gain as a side effect. In fact, Meridia, a weight-loss drug, is an... Read more »

Health Guide

Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...lose weight with diet alone, effect weight-loss medications are now available, including sibutramine (Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical). Orlistat may have particular benefits for patients with type... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
...depression in people already on SSRI antidepressants. More studies are needed.Sibutramine. Sibutramine (Meridia) is a drug used for weight loss. It does so by balancing two important brain... Read more »
Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
...avoid it. In spite of these side effects, most patients are able to tolerate this agent.Sibutramine (Meridia)Sibutramine (Meridia) helps balance the brain chemicals, serotonin and norepinephrine.... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
...weight using dietary measures alone, weight-loss drugs, such as orlistat (Xenical) or sibutramine (Meridia), may be helpful. Orlistat may have specific benefits for people with diabetes. It may... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...lose weight with diet alone, effect weight-loss medications are now available, including sibutramine (Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical). Orlistat may have particular benefits for patients with type... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight.... Read more »

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This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight.... Read more »

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This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight.... Read more »

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This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight.... Read more »

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This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight.... Read more »

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The diet-pill dilemma
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The negative side effects of weight loss meds such as Meridia and Alli are often discussed, says Dr. Sanjay Gupta, but the meds may also offer... Read summary »