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Belviq

lorcaserin
Used for Weight Loss
Used for Weight Loss

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
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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.
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What is Belviq (lorcaserin)?

What is Belviq (lorcaserin) used for?

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

How Belviq (lorcaserin) works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsBelviq (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassSerotonin agonist
Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule IV
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Belviq (lorcaserin)

What is 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.
Is Belviq (lorcaserin) still available?
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.
Are there currently available medications that are used in place of Belviq (lorcaserin)?
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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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.

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.

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.

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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:

  • 30 kg/m^2^ or greater or

  • 27 kg/m^2^ or greater and at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol)

$52.90 Lowest GoodRx priceView Prices
Saxenda (liraglutide)
Used for:

  • To help with weight management along with a lower-calorie diet and exercise in:

$1358.62 Lowest GoodRx priceView Prices

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