Rimonabant

Rimonabant is the first selective CB1 receptor blocker to be approved for use anywhere in the world. In Europe, it is indicated for use in conjunction with diet and exercise for patients with a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2, or patients wih a BMI greater than 27 kg/m2 with associated risk factors, such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia. In the UK it has been available since the end of July, 2006.

Rimonabant may also be found to be effective in assisting some smokers to quit smoking. Sanofi-Aventis is currently conducting studies to determine the possible value of rimonabant in smoking-cessation therapy. 

Rimonabant (Acomplia) represents a novel way of controlling body weight. It operates by being a cannabinoid receptor antagonist. 

The active ingredient in Acomplia is rimonabant. Rimonabant works by blocking specific receptors in the brain and the fat tissues called “CB1” receptors. This means that Acomplia (rimonabant) prevents the normal action of the natural levels of cannabinoid in the brain from stimulating these CB1 receptors. It is believed that these receptors stimulate appetite and therefore when they are blocked, the desire to eat and so consumption of food is reduced. Put simply Acomplia (rimonabant) suppresses appetite signals from the brain and fatty tissue that promotes eating. 

Rimonabant comes as a tear drop shaped, white film coated tablet with “20”punched into one side. It is an oral tablet which is swallowed. 

Rimonabant Prescription

You need a prescription for Rimonabant from your doctor to legally obtain this drug. Companies offering Rimonabant (brand name Acomplia) without a valid prescription are breaking the law, and you may be putting your health at risk. 

For many people who are prescribed treatments for weight loss (obesity), taking their prescription to the pharmacy represents an embarrassing hurdle which some may not overcome. For this reason, it is popular to buy diet pills online because it is a convenient, private and embarrassment-free way to purchase Rimonabant. 

To purchase Rimonabant diet pills , the patient must have been prescribed this drug by a certified doctor or online pharmacy. Rimonabant diet pills are available with several internet pharmacies in the UK. Currently, Rimonabant has not been approved by the FDA for sale in the US. 

Rimonabant has been approved for sale in the UK under the brand name Acomplia. 

Rimonabant Dosage

The customary dose for Rimonabant (Acomplia) is 20mg, which is consumed once in a day before breakfast. Gulp down the diet pill in one go. Do not take more than your prescription indicates as a daily dosage - do not overdose this drug. 

How to Take Rimonabant

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Incase, its time for next scheduled dose, do not double your dose of Rimonabant. Instead, continue with your scheduled dose. Rimonabant acomplia has proven to show effective results when accompanied by low calorie diet and regular workouts. 

Rimonabant Precautions

Do not consume Rimonabant (Acomplia) diet pill if you are allergic to any one of the ingredients. 

The active substance is Rimonabant. Each film-coated tablet contains 20mg of rimonabant.

It is advisable to stick to the prescribed Rimonabant dosage to attain the expected results. Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers should avoid consumption of rimonabant, acomplia, or zimulti. Kindly inform your doctor about your medical history and any medication that you are taking, in order to avoid any contraindications of rimonabant diet pills. 

Rimonabant should not be given to patients with hepatic or renal problems or with mental problems such as depression. 

Rimonabant Side Effects

Like all medicines Rimonabant can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. 

Very common side effects, that affect more than 1 per 10, have occurred in patients on Acomplia and include:

• nausea and upper respiratory tract infection

Common side effects, that affect more than 1 per 100 but less than 1 per 10, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:

• upset stomach, vomiting, trouble with sleeping, depression, irritability, dizziness, diarrhea, anxiety, itching, excessive sweating, muscle cramps or spasm, fatigue, bruising, tendon pain and inflammation (tendonitis), memory loss, back pain (sciatica), altered sensitivity of the hands and feet, hot flush, fall, influenza, and joint sprain.

Uncommon side effects, that affects less than 1 per 100 but more than 1 per 1000, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:

• sleepiness (lethargy), night sweats, panic symptoms, hiccups, anger, restlessness (dysphoria), emotional disorder.

 Rare side effects, that affect less than 1 per 1000, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:

• hallucinations

 If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.