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Some tips when use lorcaserin hcl to loss weight
Additional Tip-Offs When on Lorcaserin
Swallow the whole lorcaserin tablet but do not chew, divide, or crushDo not increase the dosage. For Belviq, take one tablet twice daily but forBelviq XR, one tablet is enough once per day.
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Make sure to reveal to your pharmacist every medication, supplements, orproducts you’re taking before or while on Belviq
Discontinue the use of lorcaserin if you have not achieved at least 5% weightloss after 12 weeks
Avoid operating dangerous machinery or driving, since the medication may interfere with your concentration, memory, and the ability to pay attention. Only do so if you’re convinced that lorcaserin does not affect your mental state
Do not take the medication if you’re pregnantUnderstand the lorcaserin risks of taking, its side effects, life-threateningreactions, and the benefits. If the symptoms become severe, seek medicalattention
By all means, avoid it while breastfeedingDo not use lorcaserinin combination with serotonergic drugs, dopamineantagonists, or other dietary supplements like tryptophan. The interactionbetween these drugs is likely to cause serotonin syndrome or symptoms similarto neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
If you have some underlying heart problems, speak to your doctor about thesame prior to taking weight loss drug lorcaserin
This medication is only recommended to obese patients and overweightpeople having a BMI of at least 27kg/m 2 and a weight-related comorbidity.
Do not take lorcaserin if you’re obese but still a minor aged below 18 yearsDo not share this this pill with anyone else
Clinical Cautions and Lorcaserin Contraindications
Take lorcaserin at your own risk or with maximum caution when you have thefollowing conditions;
Severe renal impairment
Pregnancy Breastfeeding mums Pediatric patients Hepatic impairment Hypersensitivity to lorcaserin ingredients History of bradycardia (slow heart rate of <50BPM) Congestive heart failure
When to stop taking lorcaserin;
In case you develop signs of heart valve disease and congestive heart failure
In adverse reactions and severe symptoms
During pregnancyIf the medication does not work at all, such that you can’t notice any differenceafter four months
When your doctor advises you to stopThe drug is affecting your blood count including the white blood cells,leukocytes, lymphocytes, and the neutrocytes
Continuous suicidal behaviors, thoughts, or actionsIn case of an overdose
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