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Rimonabant
INFORMATION ABOUT RIMONABANT
Rimonabant Uses
Rimonabant is used in obesity.
How Rimonabant works
Rimonabant lowers the appetite, which in turn decreases the food intake.
Common side effects of Rimonabant
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Dizziness, Depression, Mood changes, Nausea
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Sakshi Jain
MS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
08 Nov 2024 | 06:32 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Rimonabant
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever suffered from depression, any liver or kidney problem or seizures.
- Consult your doctor if you feel low or depressed while taking rimonabant, as it may cause side depression or suicidal tendencies.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes as rimonabant is known to reduce blood glucose.
- Do not take if patient is allergic to rimonabant or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if patient is suffering from depression or being treated with anti-depressive medicines.
- Do not take if patients < 18 years and not given to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Frequently asked questions for Rimonabant
Rimonabant is not approved by the US FDA.