Plendil and Meridia drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Plendil (felodipine) and Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include hunger among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Plendil and Meridia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Plendil?

Plendil has active ingredients of felodipine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 4,990 Plendil users. Check the latest studies of Plendil.

What is Meridia?

Meridia has active ingredients of sibutramine hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 6,939 Meridia users. Check the latest studies of Meridia.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

14 people who take Plendil and Meridia together, and have interactions are studied.

Plendil and Meridia drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Plendil and Meridia, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Hunger
  2. Abdominal distension
  3. Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble)
  4. Euphoric mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable)
  5. Fall
  6. Irritable bowel syndrome
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  9. Nonspecific reaction (unspecified reaction)
  10. Pneumonia

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Plendil and Meridia, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Tooth disorder (tooth disease)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Hunger
  2. Abdominal distension
  3. Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Taste disturbance
  6. Weight increased

50-59:

  1. Appetite increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires)
  2. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it)
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Euphoric mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable)
  5. Nonspecific reaction (unspecified reaction)
  6. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

60+:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
  3. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  4. Urinary tract infection
  5. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  6. Depression
  7. Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble)
  8. Fall
  9. Irritable bowel syndrome
  10. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on felodipine and sibutramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Plendil and Meridia, respectively), and Plendil and Meridia (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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