Can MERIDIA affect blood pressure and heart rate?
MERIDIA SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASES BLOOD PRESSURE IN SOME PATIENTS. REGULAR MONITORING OF BLOOD PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN TAKING MERIDIA. On average, small increases in blood pressure and small increases in heart rate were seen in overweight people who took MERIDIA in scientifically controlled studies. You should make sure you see your doctor as directed for regular follow-up visits. Your blood pressure and pulse should be measured prior to starting therapy with MERIDIA and should be monitored at regular intervals thereafter. If you experience an increase in blood pressure or heart rate while taking MERIDIA, your doctor may decide to decrease the dose or discontinue MERIDIA. If you have high blood pressure that is controlled by medication or diet, your doctor may choose to prescribe MERIDIA for you as a part of a comprehensive weight-management program. MERIDIA should not be take by people who have uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure.
