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Belviq is a prescription medication that is designed to help people who are obese to be able to overcome some of the barriers to their ability to lose weight, in order to make the process faster and more achievable. This drug acts as an appetite suppressant. It is manufactured by Arena Pharmaceuticals.
This weight loss management drug is usually prescribed to people who have received a diagnosis of obesity, that is, those who have a BMI of 30 or higher. It may also be prescribed to people who are overweight (with a BMI of 27 or higher) and whose weight is contributing to an increased risk of certain health conditions such as high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure.
The generic name for the Belviq brand is lorcaserin. This medication functions by helping to reduce the hunger pangs that a dieter feels. This means that it doesn’t actually cause weight to be reduced by swallowing the pill. However, it does make it easier for a dieter to eat less and adhere to a reduced calorie diet because her or she won’t suffer from the sensations of being “starving” that are all too frequently a cause for a diet to fail before a goal has been achieved.
This medication works by activating certain brain receptors for the serotonin neurotransmitter. This tricks the brain into thinking that the body is more satisfied by food than it typically would be. According to researchers from Arena, Belviq was created in order to have an impact only on the serotonin receptor that affects the hunger levels. This is important because serotonin is important for many different functions in the brain and the body.
The use of Belviq is considered to be a short term treatment for obesity. It is meant to be used along with a healthful portion controlled reduced calorie diet and fitness appropriate activity level. Being able to obtain this drug will require the prescription of a licensed doctor.
This medication is considered to be one of the newest to have received approval from the FDA. It was given the nod from the regulator only within the last few years and it has brought with it quite a bit of controversy since that time.
It is a very good idea to speak with a doctor and a pharmacist about the effects, possible interactions, and potential side effects of Belviq before starting its use. This can help you to know whether or not it is right for you and if the drawbacks will be worth the benefits.
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