Rimonabant Benefits & Uses

Rimonabant is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Rimonabant Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: This drug is banned due to sever side effects
Geriatric	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: This drug is banned due to sever side effects

Rimonabant Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rimonabant is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Dizziness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Itching or burning
Excessive sweating
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Diarrhoea
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Back Pain
Joint aches

Rimonabant Related Warnings

Is the use of Rimonabant safe for pregnant women?

Rimonabant can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Rimonabant, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Rimonabant safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Rimonabant. If you see any side effects, stop taking Rimonabant immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Rimonabant again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rimonabant on the Kidneys?

Rimonabant rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rimonabant on the Liver?

Rimonabant has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rimonabant on the Heart?

Rimonabant is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rimonabant with Other Drugs

Rimonabant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Clarithromycin

Rimonabant Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rimonabant unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Epilepsy
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rimonabant

Is this Rimonabant habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Rimonabant has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Rimonabant you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

No, Rimonabant is not completely safe.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rimonabant cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Rimonabant Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rimonabant

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Rimonabant, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rimonabant

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rimonabant.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 139

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