Mysimba Weight Loss Tablets

Introduction

Mysimba

People who are looking to lose weight for health reasons can take Mysimba, which is a course of prolonged release tablets containing two active ingredients known for reducing appetite and changing the taste of food – bupropion hydrochloride and naltrexone hydrochloride (also referred to as naltrexone and bupropion).

What is Mysimba?

Mysimba is a weight loss drug for adults aged 18+ who have a BMI of more than 30, the level which indicates obesity. It can also help with weight loss treatment for those who have a BMI of at least 27 and have comorbidities, such as controlled hypertension or Type 2 diabetes.

It works by changing the feelings people have when eating and helping the brain in regulating appetite through its combination of bupropion hydrochloride and naltrexone hydrochloride.

This is not the only weight loss option available, but it’s one that can work effectively when combined with diet and exercise.

What are the key benefits of Mysimba?

When combined with increased exercise and a reduced calorie diet, it has been shown that Mysimba helps people aid weight loss with an average reduction of 5% body weight after 12 weeks.

This compares to just 1% for those not taking it. It can also help reduce triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol, while those with diabetes have experienced improvements in controlling blood sugar levels.

Mysimba is usually prescribed as part of a private prescription, depending on individual medical history and goals.

Depending on response and clinical judgement, patients may continue up to 56 weeks of treatment.

How do you take Mysimba?

Mysimba is a tablet which can be taken with or without food. For the first week you take 1 tablet each morning.

During the second week you take one tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening.

During the third week the dose is 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening. In the fourth week you should be taking 2 tablets both in the morning and in the evening.

This schedule is designed to gradually increase the dosage over time.

Tracking your starting weight and progress can help determine the effectiveness of treatment and ensure the most suitable outcome.

Possible side effects

Some patients may experience side effects. The most common side effects include:

Anxiety
Insomnia
Headache
Restlessness
Disturbance in concentration
Dizziness
Palpatations
Hot flushes
Constipation
Muscular pain
Nausea

If you do experience any side effects when taking Mysimba, you should tell your doctor. You should also have your blood pressure checked regularly when taking Mysimba.

Dosage instructions

Week 1: Take one tablet a day in the morning
Week 2: Take two tablets a day, one in the morning and another in the evening
Week 3: Take three tablets, with two in the morning and another in the evening
Week 4 onwards: Two tablets, twice a day, with two in the morning and two in the evening

This dosage routine is designed to gradually increase the amount of active medication in your system for effective weight loss.

Service details

The Myimba service, which includes all tablets, costs £125 a month. One of our pharmacists will do an evaluation after you have completed 12 weeks of treatment.

Frequency: When required…