Meridia and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Glucophage, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Meridia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,763 people who have side effects when taking Meridia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,272 drugs and 2,037 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

6,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Meridia.
Among them, 18 people (0.27%) have Erection problems.

Could Meridia cause Erection problems?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Meridia when they have Erection problems? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 100 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Meridia? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 8.33 %
  • 40-49: 25.0 %
  • 50-59: 41.67 %
  • 60+: 25.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Meridia? *

  1. Glucophage: 3 people, 16.67%
  2. Actos: 2 people, 11.11%
  3. Vioxx: 2 people, 11.11%
  4. Adipex-P: 2 people, 11.11%
  5. Motrin: 2 people, 11.11%
  6. Ibuprofen: 2 people, 11.11%
  7. Norvasc: 2 people, 11.11%
  8. Zocor: 1 person, 5.56%
  9. Cozaar: 1 person, 5.56%
  10. Furosemide: 1 person, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

  1. Heart Attack: 3 people, 16.67%
  2. Chest Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
  3. Vertigo Positional: 2 people, 11.11%
  4. Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone): 2 people, 11.11%
  5. Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 11.11%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 11.11%
  7. Constipation: 2 people, 11.11%
  8. Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 11.11%
  9. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 11.11%
  10. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
  2. Diabetes: 2 people, 11.11%
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 11.11%
  4. Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 5.56%
  5. Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
  6. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sibutramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Meridia) and Meridia (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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