I’ve been off and on Meridia for a few years.  The one reason why I prefer Meridia over any other prescription anorectic (i.e. a drug that blunts hunger/appetite cravings) was due to its lack of side effects.

The only time Meridia actually stopped me in my tracks was a day when I ate lots of sodium-laden junk foods and was jacked up on coffee.  I felt my heart racing, high blood pressure, and it really was scary.

Getting scared from an amphetamine-based drug (yes, Meridia is amphetamine–speed–based like all other diet drugs) is a uniquely terrifying experience.  Imminent heart attack comes to mind.

Anyway, Meridia has been a God send in terms of dealing with side effects.  The only problem is its biggest problem:  Meridia stops working after 2 weeks.

That’s right.  And not just with me, either.  I’ve found a dosing schedule of 2 weeks on, and then 2-4 weeks off pattern.  Of course, this wasn’t prescribed by my doctor, but I had to do what I had to do.  If I cannot control my appetite, I’ll not only regress, I’ll progress towards an early death.

What about you guys?  What have your experiences been with Meridia side effects?

Yours In Fat (Hopefully not forever),

The Meridia Pig

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