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Meridia (also called sibutramine) was brought to market in 1997 by Abbott Laboratories. Following the withdrawal of the diet drugs Phen-Fen and Redux by the FDA, Abbott Laboratories heavily marketed the drug Meridia to diet drug consumers. Meridia has been used by over 8.5 million people worldwide.

In the United States alone, 29 deaths have been associated with the use of Meridia. A large percentage of these deaths are due to serious cardiovascular effects. The consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen has filed a petition with the FDA to immediately ban the sale of Meridia in the United States.

Abbott Labs came under attack in March 2002 when lawsuits began appearing on behalf of Meridia users. The major complaint was that Abbott Labs either knew or should have realized the risk of death and serious side effects. Abbott Labs failed to provide adequate warnings to physicians, the medical community, and their patients using this product.

Meridia has been associated with the following side effects:

• Stroke
• Seizures
• Increased in blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Increase in heart rate
• Heart valve damage
• Mental impairments
• Increased sweating
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Anorexia
• Constipation
• Insomnia