Belviq Approval History 
- FDA approved: Yes (First approved June 27th, 2012)
- Brand name: Belviq
- Generic name: lorcaserin
- Company: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Treatment for: Obesity
Belviq (lorcaserin) is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist indicated for chronic weight management in adults who are obese, or overweight and who have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
FDA Approval History for Belviq
| Date | Article |
|---|
| Jun 27, 2012 |  FDA Approves Belviq to Treat Some Overweight or Obese Adults |
| May 10, 2012 | Lorcaserin Receives Positive Vote From FDA Advisory Committee |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Arena Pharmaceuticals Receives Notice from FDA of Advisory Committee Meeting for Lorcaserin |
| Jan 10, 2012 | FDA Accepts Resubmission of Lorcaserin New Drug Application |
| Jan 4, 2012 | Arena Submits Response to FDA Complete Response Letter for Lorcaserin |
| Dec 22, 2010 | Arena and Eisai Complete End-of-Review Meeting with FDA for Lorcaserin New Drug Application |
| Oct 25, 2010 | FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Lorcaserin New Drug Application |
| Sep 17, 2010 | Arena and Eisai Provide Update on Lorcaserin FDA Advisory Committee Meeting |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Obesity Expert to Speak to FDA in Support of Treatment Options for Obese Patients |
| Aug 6, 2010 | FDA Confirms September 16th Advisory Committee Meeting to Review Lorcaserin for Obesity and Weight Management |
| Feb 26, 2010 | Arena Pharmaceuticals Receives PDUFA Date for Lorcaserin NDA |
| Feb 24, 2010 | Arena Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of Lorcaserin NDA for Filing |
| Dec 22, 2009 | Arena Pharmaceuticals Submits New Drug Application to FDA for Lorcaserin for Weight Management |
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Belviq (lorcaserin) Consumer Information
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