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Is meridia a good drug for anxiety and weight loss i am 26 and 458 pounds and suffer from panic attacks an this is what's asking about being prescribed but is it safe

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Dr. Andrius Baskys answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

No, : No, it is not. Meridia (also known as sibutramine) is an appetite suppressant, a drug that was intended to help reduce weight in conjunction with calorie restricted diet and exercise. It was withdrawn from the market in the us and in many other countries because of the serious adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. The following quotation is from an article on sibutramine posted on the us national library of medicine website (link below): "sibutramine is no longer available in the U.S. The manufacturer has decided to stop producing sibutramine based on information from a recent clinical study. In this study, people taking sibutramine had an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. If you are currently taking sibutramine, you should stop taking this medication and call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment for weight loss or maintenance of weight loss.".

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Meridia: Meiridia is a centrally acting appetitie suppressant that inhibits reuptake of dopamine, seratonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Can have side effects like SSRI med and raise BP. Conversation with weigh loss specialist may help. https://www.thedocstu.com/blog/wellness-consultant

Answered 7/13/2018

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