RIMONABANT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION.

Rimonabant is an effectual oral prescription weight loss drug. It is presently available in the UK, Germany, and France among other countries. It awaits its FDA approval for launch in the US weight loss market.
It works by hindering the functioning of the CB-1 receptors, which are located in Endo-Cannabinoid system. When these receptors are blocked, it results in the decrease of our normal appetite. This in turn causes weight loss

The 20mg Rimonabant pill, which is the customary recommended dosage, should be swallowed with a glassful of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet as it may change its chemical composition.

Side effects may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Head ache
Dizziness
Stomach upset
Constipation
Diarrhea
These side effects are generally a reflection of the body adjusting to Rimonabant. The side effects usually subside within a short period of time. Incase these or any other side effects persist over an extended period of time, seek immediate medical assistance.

Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently using to avoid any unfavourable drug interaction.

Please do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. If an overdose is suspected, please call your doctor immediately.

If you have missed a dose, do not take double dose of the medication; it can lead to hazardous consequences. .

A study found that the drug helped people drop 20 pounds in a year, while the other concluded it increased smokers' success at quitting, at least in the short-term. The drug will be marketed both for dieting and smoking cessation.

Please inform your doctor of all the medications you are using. Heart patients, diabetics, expectant women, women with child-bearing potential, and breast-feeding mothers should abstain from using Rimonabant. Prior consultation with your doctor is suggested.