Lorcaserin is a prescription medication used to help adults who are obese or who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep from gaining back that weight. Lorcaserin must be used along with a reduced calorie diet and an exercise plan.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lorcaserin Overview
Lorcaserin is a prescription medication used to help adults who are obese or who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep from gaining back that weight. Lorcaserin must be used along with a reduced calorie diet and an exercise plan.
Lorcaserin is in a class of medications called serotonin receptor agonists. It works by increasing feelings of fullness so that less food is eaten.
This medication comes in tablet form and is taken typically 1-2 times a day, with or without food.
Common side effects of lorcaserin include headache, nausea, and back pain. Lorcaserin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in patients with diabetes.
Lorcaserin can slow your thinking and cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how lorcaserin affects you.
Uses of Lorcaserin
Lorcaserin is a prescription medication used to help adults who are obese or who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep from gaining back that weight. Lorcaserin must be used along with a reduced calorie diet and an exercise plan.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lorcaserin Brand Names
Lorcaserin may be found in some form under the following brand names:
Belviq
Lorcaserin Drug Class
Lorcaserin is part of the drug class:
Side Effects of Lorcaserin
Serious side effects have been reported with lorcaserin. See the “Lorcaserin Precautions” section.
Common side effects of lorcaserin include the following:
In non-diabetic patients:
headache
dizziness
fatigue
nausea
dry mouth
constipation
In Diabetic patients:
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
headache
back pain
cough
fatigue