What medications can cause problems if taken at the same time I take Reductil (Meridia)?
You cannot take Reductil (Meridia) if you are taking prescription medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is especially important to make sure you tell your doctor if you are taking MAOIs that are sometimes used to treat depression or Parkinson’s disease (for example: Eldepryl®, Nardil®, Parnate®). This is very important because serious, sometimes even fatal, reactions can occur if Reductil (Meridia) is taken at the same time MAOIs are taken. If you are currently taking an MAOI, your doctor will want you to stop taking it for at least two (2) full weeks before starting you on Reductil (Meridia). If you are currently taking Reductil (Meridia), your doctor will want you to stop taking it for at least two (2) full weeks before starting you on an MAOI. Reductil (Meridia) should not be taken if you are taking other weight loss medications that act on the brain (for example: phentermine). This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications and herbal products.
