Meridia is recommended for people who have not been able to lose a recommended amount of weight on a reduced-calorie diet alone.

Who Should Take Meridia?

Men or women with a BMI (body mass index) of more than 30
Adults with a BMI of 27 or higher and with medical risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol
People who want to improve the results from an existing diet and exercise weight loss program

Who Should Not Take Meridia?

Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should talk to a doctor before starting to take Meridia. It's also a good idea to make sure a reliable birth control method is being used while on Meridia.

Children younger than age 12 should not take Meridia.

People have any of the conditions listed below should talk with a doctor before taking Meridia.

heart disease, congestive heart failure, history of heart attack or angina
severe kidney or liver disease
history of strokes or mini-strokes (TIAs)
poorly controlled high blood pressure
anorexia nervosa
depression
seizures or epilepsy
hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid gland
glaucoma
osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease