• Uses

Acomplia is a new and revolutionary anti-obesity drug. It is the first in a new class of therapeutic agents called Cannabinoid-1 Receptor Blockers (CB1).

• Directions

Take by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The full effect on weight may require four to six weeks. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Take only under doctors orders and immediately inform your doctor if you experience side effects, common ones being nausea, upper respiratory tract infections.

• Side Effects

General side effects are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and anxiety, hypoglycemia depression, insomnia, dizziness, all of which are generally moderate.You cannot mix Acomplia with alcohol. It will make you feel sick, it can give you liver and stomach problems, big depressions. By acting straightforwardly on the CB1 receptors of the brain to eat only how much is needed, alcohol will affect this action, there for the pill will not work right, the signal strength needed to be sent to the brain will not get there in time and then complications will appear, and the nasty side effect of depression will certainly make it's presence.

• Precautions

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, history of stroke or seizures, certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa), glaucoma (narrow angle), history of gallstones. Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen certain side effects of this medication.

• Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially: other weight reducing agents (e.g., diethylpropion), drugs that can raise blood pressure such as decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), cough suppressants (e.g., dextromethorphan), antidepressants (e.g., nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine), lithium, psychiatric medications (e.g., MAO inhibitors such as selegiline, moclobemide, furazolidone, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, procarbazine, linezolid), drugs for migraines (e.g., dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan), tryptophan, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine, pentazocine, fentanyl), ketoconazole, erythromycin, high blood pressure medicine. Tell your doctor if you take drugs that cause drowsiness: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines or tricyclics), anti- seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Antihistamines and decongestants may be found in many nonprescription drugs for cough and cold. Consult your pharmacist. MAO inhibitors (see above) and this drug should not be taken together. If an MAO inhibitor or this drug is stopped, wait 2 weeks before starting the other drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

• Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat.

• Missed dosage

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

• Storage

Acomplia diet pills should be stored at room temperature in a cool and dry place. Keep away from the reach of children.