Meridia

Has anyone been prescribed Meridia along with a lower dosage of Metformin? i'm just wanting to know the effects you've had with it. I would like to get WLS but my doc wants me to try this option first, i'm worried about sideeffect of the *Meridia* *sigh*



thanks in advance for your help

- Beth

Hi,

I did take Meridia while I was on Metformin prior to Gastric Bypass.  Due to my diabetic condition I was never able to lose weight no matter what I did.  And I did lots.  Trust me!!  Meridia after about three weeks in my system did fill me up somewhat faster and I was able to lose about 10 pounds in two months.  Not bad, but not great either in my books - however it did lower my BMI enough to be referred back to St. Joe's Bariatric in Hamilton.  I had my surgery on Sept 4 and it has been a gift!!  The biggest gift is that I am no longer on any medication at all and prior to surgery I was on five pills (including Metformin) and five needles a day to manage my diabetes.  I have had nothing since the day before my surgery and my diabetic numbers are within the range of 5-6 consistantly! 

Try the Meridia, give it an honest to goodness try - you may find it to work for you... And at least you will have tried...

As far as side effects, consult your pharmacy - I didn't experience any...