Is Meridia going to kill me?

August 17, 2005 3:39 PM

Has anyone had any personal experience with Meridia, aka sibutramine? The good, the bad, and the ugly please.

I'm under a doctor's care, and have done research (but welcome any links or additional scientific info as well) and am looking for personal, anecdotal information. Thanks!

posted by jennyb to Health & Fitness (3 answers total)

Good experience, lost 15 Kg easily, over about 4 months. Basically it's a willpower boost (i.e.: you actually don't want to eat), and you fill up more easily. Completely stopped me from snacking.
No adverse side effects except some mild dizziness at first. Stopped taking it and didn't regain the weight, helped me change some eating habits.
All in all a good drug, IMO.
posted by signal at 3:44 PM on August 17, 2005

Response by poster: Could you drink beer on it? How about coffee?
posted by jennyb at 5:08 PM on August 17, 2005

I wouldn't drink coffee at first, as you'll probably feel a little "hyper". After a few weeks on it you shouln't notice any side effects except the absence of hunger. Beer should be ok, though you will fill up more quickly.
Drink lots of water.
IAMNADoctor, so please don't sue me if your hair falls out or something.
posted by signal at 9:05 AM on August 19, 2005