Rimonabant

Rimonabant is from the class of medicines called cannabinoid receptor antagonists. This drug makes it possible for you to handle dieting easier allowing you to lose excessive weight if you have been diagnosed with obesity. This medicine works by selectively blocking certain receptors in the brain and other organs that control metabolism, including liver, gastrointestinal tract and adipose tissue. In addition to the beneficial effects of reducing food cravings this drug has demonstrated to increase the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease the levels of bad cholesterol (triglycerides). According to the clinical studies of this medicine about a third of people who took rimonabant lost 10% of their body weight in the first two years of the treatment, and what's even more important - were able to maintain the result during this time. Some of the side effects reported by people taking rimonabant include back pain, upset stomach, falling, diarrhea, muscle cramps, excessive sweating, anxiety, hot flushes, itching, memory loss, fatigue, vomiting, depression, irritability, bruising, nausea, upper respiratory tract infections, tendon inflammation, and dizziness. If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned for a long time and they do not seem to go away it's recommended to consult your health care provider for professional advice. There may be some other side effects you may develop, and if they appear to be serious enough it's recommended to report them to your health care provider to find out if you need a dose adjustment.