Description

Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg

Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

use Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg

indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight
management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of:
 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese), or
 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight related comorbid condition
(e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes)

Belviq is taken orally. The recommended dosage of Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg is one 10mg tablets taken twice per day. Belviq should be discontinued if 5% weight loss is not achieved by week 12 of therapy. Belviq may interact with antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), triptans, bupropion, dextromethorphan, or St. John’s Wort. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Belviq should not be taken during pregnancy or by women who are planning to become pregnant. Belviq should not be taken while breastfeeding.

Our Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

BELVIQ is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of:
• 30 kg/m2 or also greater (obese).
• 27 kg/m2 or also greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one
weight-related comorbid condition, (e.g., hypertension,
dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes) Limitations of Use:
• The safety and efficacy of coadministration with other products for weight loss have not been established

Do not take BELVIQ if you:

• are pregnant or also planning to become pregnant. Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg may harm your unborn baby. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking BELVIQ? Before you take BELVIQ, tell your doctor if you:
• have or have had heart problems including:
 congestive heart failure
 heart valve problems
 slow heart beat or heart block
• have diabetes
• have a condition such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
• have a deformed penis, Peyronie’s disease, or ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
• have kidney problems

Before taking this medicine

You should not use lorcaserin if you are allergic to it.

Do not use lorcaserin if you are pregnant. Weight loss during pregnancy can harm an unborn baby, even if you are overweight. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

To make sure lorcaserin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• diabetes;
• congestive heart failure;
• a heart valve disorder;
• a heart condition such as “AV block” (2nd or 3rd degree);
• sickle cell anemia;
• leukemia or myeloma;
• kidney or liver disease; or
• a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie’s disease).

It is not known whether lorcaserin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using lorcaserin.

Lorcaserin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Belviq lorcaserin 10 mg ?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

The regular tablet is usually taken 2 times per day. The extended-release tablet is taken only once per day. Follow your doctor’s instructions.