Administration of cimetidine to reduce appetite and facilitate weight loss in persons suffering from excessive weight

摘要

[N''-cyano-N-methyl-N'[2[[(5methyl-1H imidazol-4-yl)methyl]thio]ethyl]guanidine (known as cimetidine) is administered to persons suffering from excessive weight. Preferably a 300 mg. dose is administered orally with each meal. The treatment reduces the feeling of hunger and therefore assists said persons in reducing their intake of food.