Acomplia

Acomplia (rimonabant) is a prescription CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonist used for the treatment of obesity in patients with BMI (body mass index) greater than 30. It is suppose to be used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise. This medicine has also been reported to boost the levels of good cholesterol in the blood by as much as 27 percent, as well as reduce the amount of fat along the waistline and relieving inflammation in the blood vessels. Some health conditions and other factors may prevent you from safely taking this medicine. If you have an allergy to rimonabant (the active ingredient of Acomplia), or have been diagnosed with any liver problems, have impaired kidney function or a history of epilepsy. Theoretically, you may be allergic to the active ingredient of Acomplia – rimonabant, or any of the active ingredients as well, lactose being one of them. Certain drugs you are taking can also affect the quality of your treatment, especially if you are taking them at high doses. Tell your doctor if you are using itraconazole, phenobarbital, ritonavir, nefazodone, ketaconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin, phenytoin, or carbamazeptine, and you may be required to take lower doses of these meds to be able to safely take Acomplia and benefit from it. Beware of the possibility of certain side effects when taking this medication. Although the side effects are mild and tend to go away on their own, in some cases they can get more intense and you will need to report them to your health care provider. The following side effects are sometimes reported: irritability, depressions, vomiting, nausea, anxiety, dry mouth, sleep disorders, impaired memory, anorexia, nervousness, and diarrhea. In case you develop any new ones that are not mentioned – please report them to your health care provider to make sure they are dealt with properly. If you happened to miss a dose – never take a double dose to make up for the one you missed, as this is likely to bring more harm than good. An overdose of Acomplia is very rare and relatively safe – this means that an overdose is not expected to produce life-threatening effects. However, you may still suffer a number of overdose symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, euphoria, and insomnia. If you think you may have taken too much of this medication – report it to your health care provider to get qualified advice and help.