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Meridia Dosage: How much is too much?
 Recommended
Meridia dosage:
Meridia dosage for adults:
The usual
starting dose is 10 mg once a day. If you have not lost at least 4 pounds after
the first month, your doctor may increase your Meridia dosage to 15 mg daily.
This is usually the maximum Meridia dosage. If you do not have weight loss at
this point in time, your Meridia therapy will usually be discontinued.
If you
experience side effects at the 10 mg level, your doctor may then recommend a 5
mg dosage of Meridia. Studies have not been done to indicate whether this
weight loss medication should be used for a period longer than one year.
Meridia overdosage:
Although
physicians have not had much experience with overdoses of Meridia, increased
heart rate and blood pressure are very possible results. Any medication taken
in excess of the recommended dosage can have serious consequences, and you
should seek medical attention immediately if you suspect that overdosage has
occurred.
How should you take this weight loss medication?
Your Meridia
dosage can be taken with or without food.
If you miss
your Meridia dosage...
You should
take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, you
should skip the one you missed and go back to your regular dosage routine. You
should never take two doses at one time.
Storage instructions...
You should
always store your Meridia dosage at room temperature away from heat and moisture
in a tight, light resistant container.
Information
from The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs
Additional Information and
webpage
by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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