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Meridia is a prescription medication used along with a low-calorie diet to help people lose weight. Reducing excess weight helps to prevent or control complications associated with, diabetes. The medicine works by affecting the area in your brain that controls hunger, providing you with a sense of fullness and satisfaction.
Each person reponses differently to Meridia. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
Since this medication can increase your blood pressure and heart rate (pulse), it is not appropriate for everyone. It is important to have regular check-ups to monitor these readings before starting and during treatment.
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