"i really don&#039;t understand why meridia was discontinued. it really worked very well for me in 2008. i did heart stress testing before using it to be safe. i went once a month to doctor to check on my progress &amp; how i was feeling. it really took away my constant hunger. i lost 35 - 40 pounds over the course of about five months. i felt fantastic. kept the weight off for 3 years and appetite remained decreased for that time. didn&#039;t make me feel &quot;speedy&quot; at all. i had increased energy but no nervousness. the energy helped with workouts &amp; positivity. i think they really should bring this pill back because it really does work when carefully prescribed and monitored. the fda should reconsider and do some new studies. new alternatives don&#039;t compare"