Acomplia

Acomplia is a weight-loss drug available by prescription. Active ingredient in Acomplia is rimonabant and it has been recently approved in the UK for weight loss. Sanofi-Aventis is the manufacturer of Acomplia. Acomplia also has smoking cessation benefits but it is not yet approved for this purpose. Acomplia received approval in the UK on 28th of June 2006 but its FDA approval for US is still pending.

How does Acomplia work?

Acomplia is an anorectic anti-obesity drug and works as cannabinoid-1 receptor antagonist. Acomplia is an appetite suppressant and blocks CB1 receptors found in the brain and in peripheral organs important in glucose and lipid (or fat) metabolism, including adipose tissue, the liver, gastrointestinal tract and muscle. These receptors control hunger and if you take Acomplia, it manages and reduces weight by controlling hunger. Acomplia is also effective against certain metabolic disorders and associated cardiovascular risk factors.

Is Acomplia clinically proven to work?

Acomplia is clinically proven to work for weight loss, smoking cessation and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and protect your heart by affecting blood glucose and fat levels. Acomplia raises HDL levels (good cholesterol) and reduces LDL levels (bad cholesterol). Trials have shown that 33% people on Acomplia lost 10% of their initial body weight and kept their weight down for two years.

What are the side effects of Acomplia?

There are certain side effects of Acomplia; most of them are mild and not bothersome. If however, you experience any side effect that becomes especially persistent and bothersome, kindly inform a doctor.

• Gastrointestinal side effects
  Nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal disorders

• Nervous system disorders
  Headaches, faintness and dizziness

• Psychiatric disorders
  Mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disorders and other similar disorders

Can I take Acomplia?

You can take Acomplia only if you are obese (BMI 30 or more) or if you are overweight (BMI 27 or more) with associated risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia. Unless you have some conditions that do not allow you to take Acomplia, you can take Acomplia without any worries.

What are the contraindications for Acomplia?

Though Acomplia is a safe drug, not everyone can take it. If you have any of the following conditions, do not take Acomplia:

• Hypersensitivity or allergy to rimonabant or any ingredient of Acomplia
• Impaired liver function and kidney function
• Anyone over the age of 75 years and under the age of 18 years
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Epilepsy
• Lactose intolerance
• Uncontrolled serious psychiatric illness
• Major depressive illness
• People taking antidepressant medicines
• History of depression or suicidal thoughts

Remember:

• Do not take Acomplia if you are under the treatment of major depressive illness and are also taking antidepressants for it
• You should not take Acomplia if you have or had in past, suicidal thoughts or depressive disorder. If however it the doctors finds that the benefits of Acomplia far outweigh the risks then he may prescribe Acomplia to you
• If you have uncontrolled psychiatric illness excluding depression, you should avoid Acomplia
• Consider the risk of taking Acomplia with your caretakers or relatives before you take it
• If you experience any symptoms of depression after taking Acomplia, stop taking Acomplia immediately and inform your doctor

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