Belviq(Lorcaserin hydrochloride) is an FDA-approved prescription
weight-loss medication that, when used with diet and exercise, can help
some overweight? adults with a weight-related medical problem, or obese
adults, lose weight and keep it off. It is not known if BELVIQ when
taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight-loss
products is safe and effective. It is not known if BELVIQ changes your
risk of heart problems, stroke, or death due to heart problems or
stroke.
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Applications:
Belviq is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist. It hasbeen shown to decrease
food consumption and promote satiety by selectivelyactivating serotonin
2C receptors in the brain.
Belviq is specifically indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet
andincreased physical activity for chronic weight management in
clinically obeseadults (BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater) and overweight
adults (BMI of 27 kg/m2 orgreater) with at least one weight-related
comorbid condition.
Belviq is supplied as a tablet designed for oral administration. The
recommendeddose is one 10mg tablet twice daily. Use of Belviq should be
discontinued if 5%weight loss is not achieved by week 12 of treatment.
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