Who is Meridia suitable for?
Meridia may be prescribed for you by a doctor if you have a BMI greater than 30, or you have a BMI greater than 27 together with other risk factors such as dyslipidaemia or type II diabetes. Note that Meridia is not suitable for you if you have high blood pressure, as one of the side effects of Meridia is to increase blood pressure levels. Indeed, if your blood pressure is in excess of 140/90 you should not be prescribed Meridia. You should be prepared to follow a restricted calorie regime and increase the amount of exercise you take (following the advice of your physician). Your physician may stop prescribing Meridia for you if you do not lose at least 2Kg of weight during the first 4 weeks of treatment, or 5% of your initial bodyweight after the first three months of treatment. He may also decide to increase the dose from 10mg per day to 15 mg per day.
