What is Generic Meridia ?
Generic Meridia is indicated for the management of obesity, including weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, and should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet. Generic Meridia is recommended for obese patients with an initial body mass index > 30 kg/m2 or > 27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia). Body mass index is calculated by taking the patient`s weight, in kg, and dividing by the square of the height of the patient, in metres.

Dosage and administration.
The recommended starting dose of Generic Meridia is 10 mg once daily with or without food. If there is inadequate weight loss, the dose may be titrated after four weeks to a total of 15 mg once daily. Doses above 15 mg daily are not recommended. The 5 mg dose should be reserved for patients who do not tolerate the 10 mg dose. Blood pressure and heart rate changes should be taken into account when making decisions regarding dose titration.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sibutramine
Patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Patients taking other centrally acting appetite suppressant drugs
Anorexia nervosa.

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