Belviq Prescription Weight Loss Medication

Belviq is a prescription weight loss medication that works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain to help control appetite. It is used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription at pharmacies.
Applicable for
Weight Loss
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Belviq FAQ


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What is Belviq used for?

What is Belviq? Belviq is a prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or some adults who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems, lose weight and keep the weight off. Belviq should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

What is Belviq XR?

Its active ingredient is lorcaserin. It’s also available in an extended-release formula, Belviq XR. Lorcaserin is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist. The drug decreases food consumption and increases feelings of fullness to help people lose weight, along with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.

Does Belviq work for weight loss?

Belviq is a controlled medication used for weight loss. If you do not lose at least 5 percent of your body weight during the first 12 weeks, it is unlikely Belviq will work for you.

Is Belviq safe and effective?

Belviq should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. It is not known if Belviq is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight loss products. It is not known if Belviq changes your risk of heart problems or stroke or of death due to heart problems or stroke.

What is Belviq & how does it work?

What is BELVIQ? BELVIQ is a prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or some adults who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems, lose weight and keep the weight off. BELVIQ should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

What is Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride)?

What Is Belviq? Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride) is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of chronic weight management in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater ( obese) as an addition to a reduced- calorie diet and exercise.

Belviq References

If you want to know more about Belviq, consider exploring links below:

What Is Belviq

  1. https://www.consumernotice.org/drugs-and-devices/belviq/
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorcaserin
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-164439/belviq-oral/details
  4. https://www.rxlist.com/belviq-drug.htm
  5. https://www.medicine.com/drug/belviq
  6. https://www.medicinenet.com/lorcaserin_hcl_belviq/article.htm
  7. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/weight-loss-drug-belviq-recalled-2020040919439
  8. https://www.drugs.com/pro/belviq.html
  9. https://www.rxwiki.com/belviq

Belviq Information

  1. https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/118608.pdf
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3828930/

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