Identification

• The main side effects of Acomplia include nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, muscle cramps and sleeping disorders.
  
  

Warning

• Acomplia has not been approved by the FDA for use in the United States, due to the incidences of suicidal thoughts among those who have taken it.
  
  

Significance

• These side effects are attributed to the metabolic changes initiated by Acomplia. Each person responds differently to forced changes in eating habits, and some may or may not exhibit any or all of these side effects.
  
  

Effects

• Dizziness and headache are expected to occur, because the person is eating much less than what he or she is used to consuming.
  
  

Considerations

• There are ways to minimize the adjustment phase from taking Acomplia. Starting the regiment with a low dose of Acomplia will allow the body time to adjust to the drug's effects. Cutting down on fatty foods and increasing regular exercise also helps, as does eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C .