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Belviq contains the compound Lorcaserin, which belongs to the group of drugs that help with weight loss. Belviq is indicated for use in people with overweight, obesity or weight related problems. However, the weight loss effects of Belviq may need to be combined with therapies related to diet, lifestyle and physical activity.
1. Information about the drug Belviq
Belviq medicine contains Lorcaserin, which works according to the body to act on the brain as an appetite suppressant. Then Belviq will achieve the user's weight loss goal.
Belviq is prescribed by doctors as a dietary supplement to help reduce calories and increase physical activity of patients. Thereby changing the weight status in people with chronic weight gain. At the same time, the drug is also used to treat weight-related diseases such as: High blood pressure, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes...
Belviq is not absolutely safe for those subjects. such as pregnant women, lactating women and women planning a future pregnancy or children under 18 years of age. Therefore, care should be taken when using it.
2. Using Belviq for the treatment process
Belviq is made in the form of film-coated tablets, 10mg content. The drug is to be taken twice daily, with or without food.
Belviq drug can respond well to the signal of weight loss at week 12. If the patient loses at least 5% of the original weight, Belviq should be discontinued. Because, it is possible that Belviq will not help achieve and maintain clinically meaningful weight loss with continued treatment.
3. Unwanted side effects and some notes when using Belviq
Belviq may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the degree of side effects will vary from mild to severe. Some common unwanted side effects with the use of Belviq include: Dizziness, headache, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, fatigue
In addition, Belviq also causes some side effects. severe as:
Serotonin syndrome with manifestations such as depression, migraine, common cold. Heart valve disease: For some patients using Belviq, there may be problems related to heart valves. Patients with a history of heart valve disease should not use Belviq. Or patients who have heart valve problems while using Belviq should also stop using Belviq immediately. Because it is possible that the drug will make you difficult to breathe, swollen arms and legs, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, fast or slow heart rate changes... Nervous problems: Belviq is used. In high doses, especially in cases of abuse, it can cause neurological problems in patients. For example: Hallucinations, feelings of euphoria, depression, even suicidal thoughts. Hypoglycemia may occur when using Belviq in weight loss in particular or weight loss therapies in general. The drug can cause blood sugar to drop to low levels and can even be life-threatening in people who have a history of, or are currently suffering from, type 2 diabetes. Therefore, those with associated medical conditions Regarding blood sugar, it is necessary to consider the appropriate use of Belviq. Prolonged erection when using Belviq. Belviq may cause your heart rate to slow down. Therefore, people with arrhythmias or heart-related diseases should not use Belviq. Decrease in white blood cell count when using Belviq. Therefore, the patient needs to monitor the blood count index to detect abnormal signs Increase prolactin levels in the blood, reduce sex drive in men or cause irregular menstruation in women. Above is all information about Belviq, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using.
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