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Gambihwan Side Effects: My Honest Review
Blog January 19, 2025

Gambihwan Side Effects: My Honest Review

Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director

Hello, this is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. In this post, we candidly inform you about the side effects of Gambihwan. Many people are considering weight loss through Gambihwan, so we have compiled information on its potential side effects.

Major Side Effects

PalpitationsTremorsInsomniaDry mouthHeadacheDizzinessNausea

In addition to these, unique individual symptoms may occur, so it is essential to confirm suitability for consumption before taking the medication.

Causes and Management of Side Effects

Palpitations, Insomnia, Tremors

Cause: These are physiological changes that can occur as the sympathetic nervous system is activated to regulate appetite and boost metabolism.

Management:

  • If severe, reduce the dosage to allow your body to adjust.
  • If experiencing insomnia, take the medication before 6 PM and avoid exercising late in the evening.

Headache, Dizziness

Cause: Headaches can occur due to hypoglycemia caused by reduced food intake or if you are sensitive to increased metabolism.

Management:

  • Ensure regular meals with sufficient portions to prevent hypoglycemia or lethargy.
  • Adequate water intake and sugar replenishment through sports drinks or similar can be helpful.

Dry Mouth, Bad Breath

Cause: These can result from sympathetic nervous system excitation and fat breakdown byproducts due to dieting.

Management:

  • Sufficient water intake can be helpful.
  • Chewing gum can stimulate salivary gland secretion and alleviate dry mouth.

Nausea, Vomiting

Cause: This can occur if the stomach is irritated when taking Gambihwan on an empty stomach.

Management:

  • Maintain regular eating habits and adjust the intake time to 1 hour after meals.

If Side Effects Are Severe

If symptoms are severe, it is important to reduce the dosage, temporarily discontinue use, and consult with a medical professional.

At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, the basic dosage is 2 pills twice a day, 1 hour before lunch and dinner. When taking it for the first time, it is advisable to allow an adjustment period.

While losing weight is important, you should aim for safe and stable weight loss that does not strain your body.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Dr. Yeonseung Choe Chief Director

I have met many patients who came after visiting multiple medical institutions and departments for persistent or recurrent conditions. Symptoms normally handled by different specialties—such as abdominal pain, headaches, palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia—may overlap in one person. Sometimes there is no clear improvement despite taking medication for each symptom, and being unwell gradually becomes part of daily life. In these cases, I look beyond individual diagnoses and examine how the symptoms connect and change together. Asking only about the most uncomfortable symptom today does not reveal the full course. I look at when the body first began to change and what happened after illness, surgery, childbirth, or starting and stopping medication. I also review changes in weight, diet, and sleep, then trace which symptoms improved with previous treatment and which remained. Test results, diagnoses, and the course of previous treatment are important for understanding the current condition. Clinical research in modern Korean medicine, physiological and pathological research in modern medicine, and observations recorded in classical Korean medicine texts offer different perspectives on the same body. Rather than fitting a patient into one perspective, I consider what each can and cannot explain and look for clues that connect symptoms and treatment histories that were previously considered separately.

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