Mysimba

Order Mysimba Online For Weight Loss UK

Mysimba is a licensed weight loss medicine that can be taken by overweight people to aid their weight loss. It can be taken by people with a body mass index (BMI) over 30, or by people with a BMI above 27 who have weight-related conditions like high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. 

Mysimba tablets contain the active ingredients naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride. The tablets are prolonged-release tablets that release the medicines gradually in the body.

How does Mysimba work?

It’s not known exactly how Mysimba works but the two active ingredients, naltrexone and bupropion, act on the parts of the brain that control food intake and the pleasurable feeling of eating.

When Mysimba is taken, it helps to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure. When used alongside a calorie-restricted diet and physical exercise, it can help you to lose weight.

Why isn’t it available on Simple Online Pharmacy?

Mysimba is not suitable for everyone, such as people with high blood pressure, seizures and bipolar disorder. It can also interact with various medicines such as antidepressants and opioids. People taking Mysimba should be closely monitored for side effects and to check their weight loss progress whilst taking this medicine.

For the above reasons, we don’t currently offer Mysimba on Simple Online Pharmacy. We believe that Mysimba is less suited for online prescribing and should ideally be prescribed after a face to face consultation with a doctor. We think that other effective weight loss medicines, like orlistat and Wegovy, are more suitable for online prescribing.

However, you can buy Mysimba online from certain online pharmacies. If you do want to buy Mysimba online, we suggest that you make sure the website you use is a UK registered pharmacy because some websites may be unregistered and selling counterfeit medicines. Some websites may also show Mysimba reviews from other patients.

Alternative weight loss medication

Orlistat is a weight loss capsule that reduces the amount of fat your body absorbs from food. Used alongside a calorie-restricted diet and physical exercise, it has been shown to help with weight loss. The most common side effects are stomach effects such as bloating, oily stools and needing the toilet urgently. The brand name for orlistat is Xenical, and it can be bought over the counter under the names Orlos or Alli.

Wegovy and Saxenda are injectable weight loss treatments that can be prescribed by our doctors. They are injected into the waist, the front of the thighs, or the upper arm. They work by mimicking a hormone that the intestines release after a meal. Saxenda is injected once daily while Wegovy only needs one injection a week, making it easier to use. This helps to control your appetite, making you feel more full and less hungry. These injections should be used alongside a diet and exercise program for the best results. Wegovy is has been approved and is awaiting its final release in early to mid 2022.

Is Mysimba available on the NHS?

Mysimba is not available on the NHS. The NHS states that although clinical trials have shown Mysimba is effective, there’s not enough evidence about the long term impact of the medicine. The NHS concluded that there’s not enough evidence that it will be a cost-effective treatment for the NHS to offer and is unlikely to be beneficial for the NHS to prescribe.

Is Mysimba legal in the UK?

Although it’s not prescribed on the NHS, this doesn’t mean that Mysimba is illegal in the UK. Mysimba is legal and is a licensed medicine in the UK. Doctors can prescribe it on private prescriptions from private clinics.

How quickly does Mysimba work?

Clinical trials have shown that after 16 weeks, some patients taking Mysimba will have lost more than 5% of their baseline body weight. The full effects of Mysimba might not be seen for several weeks.

How does Mysimba work?

It's not known exactly how Mysimba works but the two active ingredients, naltrexone and bupropion, act on the parts of the brain that control food intake and the pleasurable feeling of eating.

When Mysimba is taken, it helps to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure. When used alongside a calorie-restricted diet and physical exercise, it can help you to lose weight.

Can I buy Mysimba in the UK over the counter?

Mysimba is not available to buy over the counter in the UK because it’s a prescription-only medicine. It must be prescribed by a doctor or healthcare professional. Although it’s not available on the NHS, it can be prescribed privately in the UK.

Mysimba Side Effects

Very common side effects of these tablets include nausea, constipation, headaches and vomiting.  

It can also cause rarer side effects which are more severe. One such side effect is suicidal thoughts and depression. These have been reported as a side effect of Mysimba, but it’s not known how often people experience this as a side effect.

Another possible side effect is seizures, which may affect up to 1 in 1000 patients. If you notice any unusual or serious side effects whilst taking this medicine, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately for medical advice. See the patient information leaflet for a complete list of side effects and further advice.