Acomplia
 What is Acomplia (Rimonabant)?
Acomplia is a new prescription slimming tablets that has clinically been proven to work. Acomplia is the first drug to target factors governing the body's appetite, metabolism and energy use. Trials showed it can reduce weight significantly. It comes in 20mg tablet form and you take one a day at breakfast. There are 28 tablets in a box - so a months' supply. The active ingredient of Acomplia is rimonabant. It works by blocking specific receptors in the brain and fat tissues called CB1 receptors. Acomplia is indicated in the treatment of obesity and management of body weight as adjunct to diet and exercise. View the Video here
How does Acomplia work?
Acomplia works on the so called endocannabinoid system, which is a system in the brain that affects energy balance, glucose and lipid metabolism and body weight. The result is that patients will experience the feeling of being full easier thus wanting to eat less than normally. This has been proven to significantly help obese patients achieve a weight loss if used in conjunction with a calorie reduced diet and exercise.
Does Acomplia stop me smoking?
Acomplia has gone through clinical trials and during these trials, there is evidence to suggest that it helps with stopping your craving for nicotine. However, in the UK, it has only been approved / licenced as an anti obesity drug and not for its smoking benefits.
How does Acomplia (Rimonabant) differ from the others?
Other anti-obesity drugs are already available such as Xenical and Reductil, but rimonabant is the only one to target the endocannabinoid system, which governs the body's appetite.
What is the cost of a course of Acomplia?
You will find that the price of Acomplia over the internet via online clinics for a months' supply of the course. Some online clinics this price includes the medication, a private medical consultation with a GMC doctor online, a private prescription and next day delivery via Royal Mail or any other special delivery. There are no other costs for credit card processing or anything else. Before purchasing Acomplia you need to first get a consultation from doctor.
How long do I take Acomplia (Rimonabant) for?
It depends on how much your actual BMI is compared to your ideal. Click here for our BMI Calculator.
 How much weight can be lost on Acomplia?
Studies show that Acomplia can help you get rid of 10% of your weight in a year. So the results and its reviews have been very positive. Acomplia has undergone placebo-controlled studies involving a total of more then 6800 patients and the results were significant. The patients in phase 3 trials followed a diet prescribed by a dietician and they were advised to increase physical activity.
After one year of taking Acomplia 20mg once daily a mean weight loss of 6.5kg were found compared to 1.6kg for placebo. Most of the weight loss achieved with Acomplia was obtained in the first 9 months of treatment.
Acomplia also reduced the risk of weight regain. A group of patients on Acomplia 20mg were re-randomized to Acomplia 20mg or Placebo after one year. The patients who continued on Acomplia 20mg achieved a total weight loss of 7.5kg over two years. The Patients who were transferred to placebo had a total weight loss of 3.1kg over the two years.
Patients treated with Acomplia also showed a significant reduction in waist circumference which is known to be an indication of intra-abdominal fat. The waist circumference, seen by experts as a more important measurement than the BMI, was reduced by 6-7cm.
How do I buy Acomplia?
Acomplia can be prescribed by trusted online clinics following an online consultation. Simply fill in the online consultation form which will then be reviewed by a registered doctor. You will receive a personalised email diagnosis providing you with a link back to online clinic from where you can buy Acomplia.
How do I take Acomplia?
You should take one 20mg tablet of Acomplia every morning with breakfast.
Are there any side effects of Acomplia (Rimonabant)?
As with all medications, there are potential side effects that although do not affect everyone you should be fully aware of before you take Acomplia. It all depends on how you as an individual take to the drug. Please remember to list all of your current medications and your medical history on our consultation form. You can find more information on the side effects of Acomplia by clicking here.
Who should not take Acomplia?
Acomplia should not be used in patients with the following conditions:
- Severe renal impairment
- In patients with uncontrolled serious psychiatric illness such as a major depression.
- Patients who had a cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, stroke, etc.) less than 6 months ago
- Patients who are breastfeeding
- Patients who are pregnant
Acomplia should be used with caution in patients with the following conditions:
- Moderate renal impairment
- Aged over 75 years
- Patients with epilepsy
- Patients using potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, telithromycin, clarithromycin, nefazodone)
- Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance
Who is Acomplia for?
Acomplia is only licensed for weight control in patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30 or Patients with a BMI above 27 with associated risk factor(s), such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia.
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