Generic Meridia 15 mg (Sibutramine Hydrochloride): results, dosages and side effects

Generic Meridia 15 mg is an oral drug containing Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydrate, a substance which is an oral anorexiant. This compound is used in the treatment of exogenous obesity along with diet and exercise. Sibutramine is a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is a drug effective in combating obesity, which decreases calorie intake and increases energy expenditure. It is also often used by bodybuilders and athletes in combination with a reduced calorie diet and training program. Meridia comes in boxes, each unit containing 120 capsules (15 mg per capsule).

Meridia works by acting on appetite control centers in the brain to decrease appetite. Sibutramine works by affecting the area in the brain that controls hunger by providing a sense of fullness and satisfaction. Bodybuilders taking sibutramine may achieve a 5-10% reduction from their baseline weight. Additionally, sibutramine-assisted weight loss is accompanied by improvement in blood lipids (Cholesterol).

Meridia is taken once daily, generally in the morning. An average dose usually starts with 10 mg tablet per day. The dose may be increased to 15 mg after several weeks to achieve the desired effect. Doses of up to 60 mg have been considered in usage by most resistant athletes. However it is not recommended for doses to be increased, taken more frequently, or used it for a longer period of time than prescribed.

There are numerous side effects while using Generic Meridia like dry mouth increased appetite, constipation, trouble sleeping, dizziness, drowsiness, menstrual pain, nausea, strange taste in the mouth, upset stomach, headache, flushing, or joint and muscle pain. There is a series of even more serious side effects that include: melena, hematemesis, jaundice, fever and rigors, seizures, problems urinating, abnormal bruising or bleeding, chest pain, hemiplegia, abnormal vision, dyspnea and edema. However the most of these side effects occur mainly if the dosage is not followed correctly or taken for a larger amount of time than required.