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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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