Lorcaserin
What is Lorcaserin (Belviq)?
Lorcaserin is an FDA approved, prescription weight loss medication available in the United States and some other countries under the trade name Belviq.
What is Lorcaserin (Belviq) approved for?
Adults to lose weight
How does Lorcaserin (Belviq) work for weight loss?
Acts on the serotonin receptors in your brain. May help you feel full after eating smaller amounts of food.
What are the common side effects of Lorcaserin (Belviq)?
- constipation
- cough
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- feeling tired
- headaches
- nausea
What precautions should you take while taking Lorcaserin?
Tell your doctor if you take antidepressants or migraine medications, since some of these can cause problems when taken together.
What are the rare side effects of Loracaserin?
Rare cases of severe liver injury have been reported. Avoid taking with cyclosporine. Take a multivitamin pill daily to make sure you get enough of certain vitamins that your body may not absorb from the food you eat.
Does W8MD offer Lorcaserin / Belviq as one of the options?
Yes, W8MD physicians can prescribe Belviq when clinically appropriate.
