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Slimming tablets "Trimex": reviews
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Among the many weight loss products, there are particularly effective drugs that cannot be bought without control, but only on prescription. These include Trimex for weight loss, the principle of which is to suppress the brain center responsible for the feeling of hunger and appetite. Thanks to this, a person begins to eat less and, accordingly, noticeably loses weight. Is this drug suitable for everyone who wants to lose weight?
Indications Trimex
Trimex belongs to the group of sympathomimetics, appetite regulators. It has several effects, which allows it to be used for the treatment of ARVI, as well as in urology, in the treatment of urinary incontinence.
In the context of the topic of weight loss, its anorexigenicity is interesting, in other words, it suppresses the brain center responsible for appetite (such a center is located in the hypothalamus). As a result, a person's body weight decreases. It follows that the indication for the use of trimex for weight loss is obesity caused by alimentary reasons.
Release form
Trimex for weight loss is available in tablets in blisters of 20 pieces or capsules. The drug in the form of drops is not used for weight loss, but for symptomatic therapy of respiratory infections.
Trimex tablets
A tablet of Trimex contains 75 mg of the active substance phenylpropanolamine. The substance has food center-suppressing and sympathomimetic properties, due to which it is effective in the treatment of alimentary obesity.
The tablets are taken once a day, usually in the morning after breakfast, with a glass of water. There is a warning regarding young and elderly patients: the dosage for them should be adjusted individually.
The drug is contraindicated in hypersensitivity, hypertension, as well as in pregnancy and childhood. Overdose of trimex is very dangerous, and sometimes even normal doses can cause adverse reactions: pain and dizziness, anxiety, insomnia.
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacodynamics of trimex for weight loss are multifaceted. In particular, the active substance of the tablets:
- promotes the release of the active substance – norepinephrine – from nerve endings;
- suppresses the hunger center;
- eliminates excess weight;
- constricts blood vessels in the nasal mucosa;
- increases myocardial contractility.
Pharmacokinetics
Trimex for weight loss is taken orally, absorbed quite quickly and completely. Transformed in the liver to an active metabolite, excreted through the kidneys.
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Dosing and administration
The course of treatment for obesity lasts up to 12 weeks. The tablets are taken orally once, after the morning meal, 75 mg, with plenty of water. Patients under 18 and over 68 years of age require individual schemes, methods of application and doses of Trimex for weight loss.
The anorectic effect of regular capsules and tablets lasts for 3 hours, while prolonged ones last from 12 to 16 hours.
It is impossible to stimulate the process of weight loss by increasing the daily dose; this will not lead to a decrease in weight, but to serious consequences requiring inpatient treatment: arrhythmia, hallucinations, convulsions, etc.
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Use Trimex during pregnancy
The use of trimex for weight loss during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated. It has been established that women in labor who took trimex for weight loss have an increased tendency to mental disorders.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Trimex for weight loss:
- individual intolerance to ingredients;
- severe hypertension;
- coronary sclerosis;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- children under 12 years of age (and with caution – under 18).
Trimex should also be used with caution for weight loss in the following diseases:
- cardiac ischemia;
- diabetes;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- HNS;
- mental disorders;
- hypertrophy of the prostate gland;
- closed-angle glaucoma.
There is evidence of an increased risk of mental disorders in children under 6 years of age who used Trimex for medicinal purposes.
Side effects Trimex
At normal doses, side effects of Trimex for weight loss are rare. However, it is by no means safe, as it has enough contraindications and undesirable consequences.
When taking high doses of Trimex for weight loss (and in this case they are higher than when treating ARVI and allergies), the following symptoms are possible:
- dizziness and headache;
- insomnia;
- dryness of the mucous membranes of the respiratory organs;
- mild nausea;
- weakness;
- irritability.
In rare cases, severe headache, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating, and tightness in the chest cavity occur.
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Overdose
Overdose of Trimex for weight loss is fraught with severe symptoms. At first, headaches and abdominal pain, arrhythmia, excitability, severe sweating and weakness, nausea and vomiting appear. Later, tachycardia and arrhythmia of the pulse, confusion and hallucinations, muscle tremors, etc. are observed.
This condition requires urgent treatment. Since there is no antidote, symptomatic therapy is carried out. It is necessary to induce vomiting, wash out the stomach, and monitor vital functions.
Interactions with other drugs
Interactions with other drugs are quite complex. Thus, trimex for weight loss is incompatible with antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, phenylalkylamines, CNS stimulants.
Trimex weakens the effect of diuretics, antihypertensive drugs and oral contraceptives, and reserpine weakens the effect of the drug itself.
Other sympathomimetics enhance the effect of Trimex, causing anxiety, insomnia, and convulsions.
Cardiac glycosides and inhalation anesthetics can provoke arrhythmias.
Storage conditions
Storage conditions for trimex for weight loss:
- temperature 15 – 30 degrees;
- inaccessible to children.
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Shelf life
Trimex analogues
The active ingredient of Trimex for weight loss is phenylpropanolamine. It is contained in smaller doses in many medications not intended for weight loss, for example, they treat a runny nose.
Trimex analogues for weight loss are phenylpropanolamine, lindaxa, dietrin. It, in particular, reduces the sensitivity of the gastric mucosa, thereby eliminating the feeling of hunger. Other analogues are goldline, meridia, sibutramine, slimia.
The decision to replace Trimex with analogues cannot be made independently; this can only be entrusted to a qualified specialist.
Real reviews of those who lost weight and results
Real reviews from those who have lost weight and the results are mostly positive.
Valentina writes that she lost 5 kg in a month, then stopped taking Trimex for weight loss, but revised her diet and eating regimen. As a result, the desired effect was preserved, and her lifestyle and diet became healthier.
"One losing weight" says: trimex suppresses appetite so much that there is no feeling that you are limiting yourself in anything. She cooks any dishes for the family, but eats a little herself. She hopes to lose 6-7 kg in a month.
Martina, on the contrary, does not approve of Trimex: after a week of treatment, she felt pain in her liver, so she stopped using it and decided to share her negative experience with others.
Doctors' reviews
The most complete review of the doctor can be considered the article by Vadim Zhilyuk about trimex for weight loss. The doctor makes the following conclusions: the drug is effective due to the acceleration of metabolism and suppression of hunger, it goes well with physical exercise and other activities. The disadvantages of the drug are the presence of many contraindications and risks. Since the drug cannot be used for more than 3 months, then in case of severe obesity, requiring longer treatment, its use is inappropriate.
As practice shows, with any method of combating excess weight, you should not expect lightning-fast results. Miracles are only possible man-made, to achieve them, you need to combine medications with your own efforts. Trimex for weight loss works great in combination with a healthy diet and physical activity. However, it may not suit someone. Therefore, you cannot act at random, and take such means only with the approval of a doctor.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Slimming tablets "Trimex": reviews" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.