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Acomplia (rimonabant): 5 mg per day causes average weight loss of 7.9 lbs, 20 mg 18.9 lbs
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Friday, March 11, 2005 2:46 pm Email this article
The average weight loss is people given Acomplia (rimonabant) is 7.9 pounds for those given 5 mg per day in addition to diet, and 18.9 pounds for those given 20 mg per day.
REFERENCE
Boyd S, Fremming B. Rimonabant-a selective cb1 antagonist (april). Ann Pharmacother. 2005 Mar 8.
AUTHOR’S CORRESPONDENCE
School of Pharmacy and Health Professionals
Creighton University
Omaha, NE, USA
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On Mar 14, 2005 at 5:51 am Randy Smith, MD wrote:
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Acomplia (rimonabant) is a selective CB1 endocannabinoid receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of obesity. The drug works by blocking endogenous cannabinoid binding to neuronal CB1 receptors. It is the only endocannabinoid receptor antagonist in clinical development and thus offers a unique therapeutic approach to appetite control and weight reduction. It will be interesting to see how the clinical trial progress and if any side effects are noted. The loss of 10% of one's body weight if overwieght or obese has significant health benefits.
On Mar 14, 2005 at 5:58 am Larry Hobbs wrote:
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Dr. Smith,
Thank you for your input.
I have not read about any serious side effects associated with the drug, however, the incidence of side effects reported so far can be found here:
http://fatnews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/1463/
On Mar 16, 2005 at 1:20 am Laura wrote:
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Do you know the release date of this drug? Or when they are planning to?
On Mar 16, 2005 at 5:11 am Larry Hobbs wrote:
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Laura,
No, I don't know.
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