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Side effect(s) of Rimonabant


Review the side-effects of Rimonabant as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, vomiting, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea.

   Central Nervous System
- Dizziness, mood changes, sleep disorder, diarrhea, depression, anxiety, memory loss.

   Skin
- Itching, excessive sweating.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle cramps or spasm, tendon pain and inflammation, back pain and joint sprain.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Rimonabant

Rimonabant(Acomplia) generic is an anorectic anti-obesity agent, prescribed for obesity and management of body weight as adjunct to diet and exercise. It blocks endogenous cannabinoid binding to neuronal CB1 receptors.


Trade Names for Rimonabant

International :


Acomplia, Bethin, Monaslim, Remonabent, Riobant, Slimona, Rimoslim, Zimulti, and Riomont
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