Zimulti (rimonabant) is an appetite suppressant diet pill.

Usage and Class of Zimulti (rimonabant)

Zimulti (rimonabant) is an anti-obesity medicine in patients with Type 2 diabetes and too high level of fat in the blood.

Zimulti (rimonabant) refers to a new class of blockers working on Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) Receptors. Its mechanism is based on blocking out CB1 receptors in the brain, the liver, the alimentary tract and some other vital organs controlling glucose and lipid metabolism. As a result, the patient's appetite is suppressed for the sake of treating obesity and various conditions that are associated with it.

Another effect from CB1 receptor blockade concerns the endo-cannabinoid system. Its receptors are involved in different physiological processes including appetite regulation and energy balance control. In patients treated with Zimulti (rimonabant), the system's activity is decreased.

When taking Zimulti (rimonabant), you eat less than usual, as some of brain circuits are switched off. Eating less, you immediately start to lose weight. According to Sanofi, Zimulti (rimonabant) can also prevent the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Some Facts about Zimulti (rimonabant) Studies

Inner researches of Sanofi-Aventis showed that Zimulti (rimonabant) can help smokers in getting rid of their dangerous habit. 6,500 people with strong motivation to give up cigarettes were studied during one year. FDA did not approve Zimulti (rimonabant) usage as a drug for smoking ceasing.

According to clinical studies, apart from irreversible weight loss Zimulti (rimonabant) can cope with various cardiometabolic risk factors.

In about a half of patients treated with Zimulti (rimonabant) weight loss was supplemented with a far better situation with fats (triglycerides), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and blood glucose control.

Side Effects of Zimulti (rimonabant)

During testing dizziness and nausea were reported in patients treated with Zimulti (rimonabant). 26% of people who took part in studies spoke about psychiatric issues, including suicidal tendencies and depression. Among other side effects problems with sleep, increased anxiety, panic attacks are named.