What is Acomplia?

Acomplia is the first of a new group of therapeutic agents called Cannabinoid-1 Receptor Blockers (CB1). It is used in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. Rimonabant thwarts the endogenous cannabinoid binding to CB1 receptors in nerve cells. These CB1 receptors, when activated, arouse hunger. The medicine blocks activation of these CB1 receptors and reduces hunger. CB1 endocannabinoid receptors are also concerned with other addictions such as smoking and in time Acomplia could be approved as a treatment for addictions.

Without doubt, the outcome on the endocannabinoid receptors has an advantageous effect on blood glucose and lipid levels. Arguments suggest that Acomplia can also avert the danger of cardiovascular ailment. Those with a huge waist circumference (102 cm in men and 88 cm in women) are most likely to gain from taking Acomplia.

How does Acomplia work?

Acomplia works by effectively blocking CB1 receptors found in the brain and in peripheral organs. It functions in glucose and lipid (or fat) metabolism, including adipose tissue, the liver, gastrointestinal tract and muscle1. The medication switches off the brain circuits that make people hungry when they smoke cannabis. CB1 receptor blockade with Acomplia helps decrease over activity of the endocannabinoid system. This EC system is a newly characterized physiological system that includes receptors such as the CB1 receptor and is known to play an imperative part in regulating body weight and calculating energy balance, as well as glucose and lipid (or fat) metabolism.

How to Take Acomplia?

Dosage of Acomplia is generally goes together with a reduced diet calorie, as well as regular and timely based workouts to achieve the sought-after weight loss in one's body. It is advisable that your doctor knows about your medical history and must be consulted each and every time. Such an approach for medication can certainly keep away from contraindications of Acomplia medication.

Acomplia is an oral-prescription diet drug that should be taken once in a day, generally before breakfast. Doctors recommend that 20mg of Acomplia dosage should be swallowed with one glass of water. It must not be chewed just like other pills. Avoid over dose while taking acomplia diet pills. If you need it more than once a day, consult your doctor. If you skip a dose, it must be taken as soon as remember it. Do not take two dosages at once if its time for the second dose. Continue with your next dose instead of having an overdose.

Side effects of Acomplia

All drugs have side effects, and Acomplia is no exclusion. Some of the side effects are helpful like the altered blood lipid profile.
However, there are other known side effects that can influence you to continue or discontinue with the drug.

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Gastrointestinal disorders.
• Disorders of the nervous system.
• Headaches, faintness and feeling dizzy.
• Psychiatric disorders.
• Mood swings.
• An anxiety, depression.
• Irritability.
• Sleep disorders.
• And other similar disorders.

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Acomplia?

• If you have an existing history of mental health disorders, it would be highly advisable to mention this to your doctor before acquiring this drug.
• Anyone who displays hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction to the drug.
• Anyone with an impaired liver function should get medical advise.
• Anyone with impaired kidney function needs to get a doctors opinion.
• Anyone over the age of 75 needs to talk to the doctor regarding health and safety issues.
• Any children under the age of 18 needs to speak to the physician regarding safety.
• Pregnant or lactating women need to talk about safety.
• Patients suffering from epilepsy need to exercise caution and have a talk with their doctor at first.
• It should only be used with caution in combination with CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as ketocinazole, ritonavir, clarthromycin and related drugs.
• Not to be prescribed to patients with an uninhibited psychiatric condition, and is not suggested for use with antidepressants as there is a lack of data on the safety in these circumstances.
• Acomplia could initiate an increased occurrence of "suicidal thoughts" and is not suggested for patients who are clinically depressed.

What should I avoid while taking Acomplia?

• The Acomplia tablet contains lactose and should therefore not be prescribed to patients with lactose intolerance.
• Please do not combine it with other medication as this could cause unknown interactions.