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Belviq

lorcaserin

Used for Weight loss

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Belviq (lorcaserin) is a weight management medication that's best used along with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on June 27, 2022

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Belviq (lorcaserin) is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Belviq (lorcaserin)?

What is Belviq (lorcaserin) used for?

Weight management in certain adults, along with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise

Drug facts

Common BrandsBelviq(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassSerotonin agonist

Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule IV

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Belviq (lorcaserin)

Belviq (lorcaserin) is a medication that's used in combination with diet and exercise for weight management. It's a serotonin agonist that works in the brain to lower your appetite.

No, Belviq (lorcaserin) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. In February 2020, the FDA requested that the manufacturer discontinue Belviq (lorcaserin), because there was clinical evidence of a possible risk for cancer with medication use.

Yes, there are several available weight management medications that are used today, such as Saxenda (liraglutide) and orlistat. Discuss with your provider about other options for weight management that might be right for you.

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Belviq (lorcaserin) dosage

Typical dosage for Belviq (lorcaserin)

Interactions between Belviq (lorcaserin) and other drugs

Belviq (lorcaserin) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Belviq (lorcaserin). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Thioridazine

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

What are alternatives to Belviq (lorcaserin)?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Belviq (lorcaserin). Compare a few possible alternatives below.

Belviq (lorcaserin)

Used for:

Weight management in certain adults, along with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise

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Orlistat

Used for:

Xenical (orlistat):

Obesty management in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of:
- 30 kg/m² or greater or
- 27 kg/m² or greater and at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol)

Alli (orlistat):

Weight loss in adults when combined with a lower-calorie and low-fat diet

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Saxenda (liraglutide)

Used for:

To help with weight management along with a lower-calorie diet and exercise in:
- Adults with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2, or greater than 27 kg/m2 with a weight-related health problem (e.g., high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)
- Children 12 years of age and older who weigh over 132 lbs and have a high BMI