Hydrated lorcaserin hemihydrate is a weight loss cure, indicated for the treatment of obesity, marketed as Belviq.
Lorcaserin is a substance that acts in the brain by inhibiting appetite and accelerating metabolism, which can bring excellent results for those who want to lose weight quickly, but should only be used with medical advice as it requires a prescription and its use does not exclude the need for diet and exercise.
The laboratory responsible for the production of Lorcaserin hydrochlorides is Arena Pharmaceuticals.
Lorcaserin is indicated for the treatment of obese adults, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and/or more, and in adults with weight loss, with a BMI of 27 or higher, who already have a health problem caused by obesity.such as an increase in blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.
The price of the lorcaserin is around 450 reais
It is recommended to take 1 capsule, twice daily, with or without food.
The effects of treatment may be noticed after 12 weeks of use but if after this period the person does not lose 5% of his weight, he should stop taking this medicine.
The side effects of lorcaserin are mild and the most common are headaches.Other rare effects include increased heart rate, respiratory infections, sinusitis, rhinopharyngitis, nausea, depression, anxiety and propensity to suicide.There have also been cases of swelling of the breasts, in women or men, nipple discharge or erection of the penis for more than 4 hours.
Lorcaserin is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the formula and also in cases of pregnancy, lactation and children under 18 years of age.
This medicine should not be used at the same time as other Serotonin medications as a remedy for migraine or depression, such as MAO inhibitors, triptane, bupropion or St. John’s wort.