Desobesi-M is a drug indicated for the treatment of obesity, which contains femproporex hydrochloride, a substance that acts on the central nervous system and decreases appetite, at the same time that it causes a change in taste, which leads to decreased intake of food and facilitates weight loss.
This medicine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies with a prescription, in the form of 25 mg capsules and has a price of about 120 to 200 reais per box, depending on the place of purchase.
What is it for
Desobesi-M has in its composition femproporex, which is indicated for the treatment of obesity in adults. This remedy causes depression of appetite and decreased senses of taste and odor, which leads to a reduction in food intake.
How to take
The recommended dose is one capsule a day, in the morning, around 10 am. However, the schedule and dose can be adapted by the doctor according to each case.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may occur during treatment with femproporex are dizziness, tremor, irritability, hyperactive reflexes, weakness, tension, insomnia, confusion, anxiety and headache.
In addition, chills, pallor or flushing of the faces, palpitation, cardiac arrhythmia, anginal pain, hypertension or hypotension, circulatory collapse, dry mouth, metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and altered sexual desire may also occur.. Chronic use can cause psychic dependence and tolerance.
Who should not take
Desobesi-M is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, in pregnancy, breastfeeding, in patients with a history of drug abuse, with psychiatric problems, epilepsy, chronic alcoholism, cardiovascular problems including hypertension, hypothyroidism, glaucoma and extrapyramidal changes.
In addition, the use of Femproporex in patients with mild hypertension, renal dysfunction, unstable personality or diabetes should only be done under medical guidance.
