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Common name
Acomplia
Synonyms: rimonabant, acomplia
Description
Rimonabant (Acomplia) is an anti-obesity drug. It's an appetite suppressant that blocks receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors that are responsible for wanting food. The drug Rimonabant stops these receptors from telling the brain that the stomach is hungry.
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How Does Rimonabant (Acomplia) works:
Rimonabant (Acomplia) works by blocking receptors of a substance called cannabinoid 1, which stimulates hunger and other cravings in the brain and is also present in fat tissue. This receptor is also present in the fat tissue and controls the hunger in the brain. So when you take Rimonabant drug, you will automatically eat less because you will not feel hunger. As a result you will take less food which will help you to reduce your cholesterol levels. When you start losing weight, the first place you will lose body fat is your mid-section. And your cholesterol will go down and your blood pressure will return to healthy levels.
Rimonabant (Acomplia) acts by selectively blocking 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.
Rimonabant (Acomplia) include:
* Irritability
* Stomach upset
* Anxiety
* Dizziness
* Depression
* Nausea
* Nervousness
* Fatigue
Warnings:
- Women who are or who may become pregnant must not take Rimonabant (Generic Acomplia).
- Rimonabant (Generic Acomplia) should not be taken when breast-feeding.
- You should tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you are planning to breast-feed your baby.
- It is important to continue to follow a diet and exercise program after treatment with this medicine to help you maintain any weight loss.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
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