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Uses
Acomplia is used in the treatment of obesity and related conditions.
It 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. Acomplia switches off the same brain circuits that make people hungry when they smoke cannabis.
How to take
Use only as directed. However, doses consist of one pill taken orally every day before breakfast. It should be swallowed with a full glass of fresh water.
Side effects
Side effects in trials on Acomplia were vomiting and nausea.
Precaution
Acomplia should only be used with patients who have a BMI over 30 or a BMI over 27 with associated risk factors. Don't take while on anti-depressant medication. Acomplia should be cautiously in patients with moderate renal impairment, epilepsy, patients using potent inhibitors and rare hereditary disorders and galactose intolerance. In addition, those over 75 should take care when using the Acomplia. Those who should not take Acomplia include those with severe renal impairment, uncontrolled psychological disorders, a cardiovascular event in the last six months and patients who are breastfeeding or pregnant.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take: high blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), any other weight loss medicine. Avoid "stimulant" drugs that can increase your heart rate such as decongestants or caffeine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines. Don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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