Acomplia (rimonabant) is a potent prescription drug intended for the treatment of obesity in people with a number of other medical problems, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. This medicine works by reducing your food cravings. Acomplia is not going to be efficient unless combined with a healthier diet and exercise. The following drugs will need to be reported to your doctor as they will otherwise cause dangerous drug interactions: phenobarbital, itraconazole, carbamazeptine, clarithromycin, ketaconazole, telithromycin, ritonavir, phenytoin, and nefazodone. It’s important to report to your health care provider any other prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking at the moment, as well as vitamins or herbal supplements. Take Acomplia once a day before having a meal. You can take your dose of Acomplia with some food or drink to prevent stomach upset. You can discuss this with your health care provider to make surer this medication is going to be safe and efficient. Mild side effects are possible when using Acomplia. The following ones are possible: vomiting, depression, irritability, anorexia, dizziness, nausea, irritability, sleep problems, dry mouth, anxiety, and restlessness. More serious side effects are unlikely and you will need to be reported to your health care provider. Any medical conditions you have or used to have are likely to interfere with the success of your treatment. The following conditions need to be reported to your doctor, as otherwise your treatment may not be as efficient as it otherwise could be: liver problems, impaired kidney function and a history of epilepsy. An overdose of Acomplia is possible if you take too much of this medicine. The following symptoms may indicate an overdose and need to be reported to your health care provider or local emergency center: fatigue, insomnia, euphoria, and headache. If you ever had any allergic reactions to any products, make sure you discuss with your health care provider the safety of taking Acomplia. The following inactive ingredients can be found in every tablet of this medicine: maize starch, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and titanium dioxide. If you have ever been allergic to any of those, it may not be safe to take Acomplia.