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BELVIQ
Generic Name : LORCASERIN
ABSTRACT -
Belviq is a drug that is accompanied by exercise and dieting to treat weight-related lifestyle diseases such as obesity. This drug works by controlling the patient’s appetite to support a dieting lifestyle. This is achieved by affecting chemical signals in the brain to make one feel full even after smaller meals. Belviq is classified as an ‘Anorexiant’.
DOSAGE –
- Belviq is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- General dosage available as – Tablet – 10mg
- Belviq is generally to be taken twice a day.
- Swallow the tablet whole.
- The intensity and strength of dosage may change depending upon bodily conditions such as weight and health risks. Report changes in weight regularly to the doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Headaches
- Hypoglycemia
- Low Hemoglobin
- Euphoria
- Lymphocytopenia
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Exhaustion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Xerostomia
- Low serum prolactin
- Bladder pain
- Bloody urine
- Coma
- Confusion
- Sweating and chills
- Breathing difficulties
- Rapid palpitations
- Runny noise
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Black stools
- Chest congestion
- Coughing
- Sores or ulcers within the mouth
- Swollen glands
- Unusual bleeding/bruising
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Alfentanil
- Almotriptan
- Amoxapine
- Brexipiprazole
- Citalopram
- Desipramine
- Escitalopram
- Fentanyl
- Lithium
- Mazindole
- Pentazocine
- Rizatriptan
- Tamoxifen
- Trazodone
- Zolmitriptan
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acarbose
- Alogliptin
- Aripiprazole
- Asenapine
- Avanafil
- Cevimeline
- Codeine
- Darifenacin
- Galantamine
- Insulin
- Loxapinee
- Metformin
- Ritonavir
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide your doctor with a detailed and accurate medical history before drug prescription. Notify your doctor in case you are diabetic, are allergic to Belviq, have heart valve disorders, leukemia, anemia or other physical deformities.
- Avoid consuming other cough or allergy medications while on course.
- Do not use this drug in case patient is pregnant. Consult a doctor regarding instructions on how to handle excess weight during pregnancy.
- Belviq is only part of an entire lifestyle scheme to decrease obesity. Co-operate with the doctor’s plans to exercise and diet in order to render this drug more effective.
- Belviq is not to be shared with another patient.
- During drug course, co-operate with medical tests to ensure regular levels of blood sugar.
- After consuming this drug and following scheme for 12 weeks, at least 5% of weight loss (relative to original weight before course) must occur. In case this does not happen, report your findings to the concerned doctor.
WARNINGS –
- Belviq does not treat any underlying conditions that may have given rise to obesity or weight gain. Keep in mind that Belviq is only used to regulate appetite.
- Try not to engage in complicated activities that demand your entire attention and concentration while on drug course, as Belviq may impair thinking slightly.
- Belviq may be habit forming. Make sure not to become dependent on this drug. In case of addiction, contact your doctor as soon as you can.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of an overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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