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

Meridia works on the appetite control center of the brain by decreasing the amounts of several chemicals, called neurotransmitters. These chemicals carry messages, such as "I'm hungry," from the brain to the rest of the body. Meridia blocks these chemicals and their messages, so someone doesn't feel as hungry.

When a person feels less hungry, they eat less. Of course, it is also important to make healthy food choices...and to incorporate exercise into a daily routine.