Mysimba® works by suppressing appetite, making you feel less hungry and needing less food to feel full. The tablets contain naltrexone and bupropion, which target the area of your brain responsible for regulating appetite.
Alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise, it can aid in weight loss.
To use Mysimba® you should usually have a BMI of 30+. Other factors such as increased risk of diabetes and other weight-related conditions will be considered by your Smarta Healthcare professional.
Tablets are taken up to four times a day with a meal and water.
Mysimba® Prolonged Release Weight Management Tablets
How does the Smarta Healthcare Weight Management service work?
Our weight management service is provided by a dedicated team of pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
During your initial consultation, we’ll take your measurements, check your BMI, and monitor your blood pressure.
We’ll also take the time to discuss your weight loss goals and medical history in detail.
If appropriate, we may offer weight loss medications as part of your personalised strategy, which may also include a nutrition plan, lifestyle changes and personal training programme where appropriate.
Every 4 weeks during treatment, we will check your overall health and monitor your progress.
If I’m suitable for Mysimba®, what is the treatment schedule?
You will gradually increase your dosage up to four tablets per day, taken with a meal and plenty of water.
- Week 1 – 1 tablet per day
- Week 2 – 2 tablets per day
- Week 3 – 3 tablets per day
- Week 4 onwards – 4 tablets per day
You should expect to lose 5% of your starting body weight after 4 months of treatment. Your progress will be monitored during your consultations with your Smarta Healthcare professional.
Who should not use Mysimba®
Mysimba® is not a suitable treatment if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Have severe kidney or liver disease
- Have a history of seizures
- Are undergoing Alcohol or Benzodiazepine withdrawal
- Have an eating disorder
- Are dependent on opioids
- Are allergic to Naltrexone, Bupropion, or any other ingredients
Some supplements and medications should also not be taken alongside Mysimba® including anti-depressants – your Smarta Healthcare professional will make a full medicine review during your initial consultation.
How should Mysimba® tablets be stored?
Mysimba® should be kept in its original packaging in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
What are the side effects of taking Mysimba®?
The most common are side effects of using Mysimba® include:
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation and/or diarrhea
- Headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, anxiety or restlessness
- Increased heart rate and/or elevated blood pressure
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Increased sweating
The patient leaflet that comes with the medication contains a full list of side effects.
While these are common, some side effects may subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
It’s important to monitor any symptoms and report serious or persistent side effects to your Smarta Healthcare professional.
