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Lorcaserin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Lorcaserin has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 940 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lorcaserin

  • Caron...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 23, 2015

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just finished the free 2 week trial and lost 8 pounds! I couldn't believe it. I hadn't excerised either but will start incorporating it in a few times a week. Dr. prescribed me a 3 month supply, my insurance doesn't cover but the savings card from Belviq helps. I'll try one month and see from there."

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  • Tiger...
  • June 22, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Everything described by others on Belviq I agree. However, I will summarize my experience by saying I used to Live to Eat and after only 9 days, I now can truly say I Eat to Live. Definitely I feel that I have full control on what to eat and how much to eat at every meal. I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I started on Belviq 9 days ago on 06/13/13. Fasting Weight = Lost 4.80 pounds down to 246 from 250.8 or -1.9% Fasting Glucose down by an average of 49 mg/dL from a base point of 164 mg/dL on 06/13/13 = 115 mg/dL on average. Weight promoting Insulin Intake was reduced from 100 units to 70 units = 30% decrease. Next appointment with my Endo on Sept/20, can't wait to see what my next HbA1c will be. Last on 06/04 was 7.2%."

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  • Janine...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 17, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for seven months and lost 48 pounds. Started out at 219 and now 171 pounds. Still have twenty to go but am now able to do two mile walks at a reasonable pace. Side effects a little dry mouth but otherwise feel great and sleep like a baby. Some friends have said I am more calm but that is about it. Glad to have found this by a referral from a friend."

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  • June 19, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was waiting a long time for Belviq to come out. It's been close to a week and I've lost over 6 lbs. Pretty impressive. Yes I am dieting and exercising but I am eating less. I just don't feel like eating anymore! I am hoping to lose 20lbs in 6 months. I got a real good chance here. I don't feel any headaches or nausea like my doctor said."

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  • 2BSki...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 25, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Belviq 6/12/13 I have no side effects, it definitely curbs my desire to eat, but I don't think it would be as effective if I did not have a "good" diet to follow. Lost 4 lbs since starting and waistline getting slimmer already. I'm not edgy and just can easily avoid carbs. Hope this helps anyone considering taking the pill."

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  • Patri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 6, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Hi all. I am 31, 5'9, 270 lbs. I've been on Belviq for 8 days. On the 1st day I experienced a slight headache. I've had no other side effects since then. After 4 days of Belviq, eating VERY healthy small portions & doing 40 min of intense aerobics, I had not lost a pound! I was discouraged & figured I wasn't a responder. My appetite wasn't suppressed either. Then I decided to take it on an empty stomach instead of with my meals. It works for me 100% now. Once I take it, I don't want anything to eat for about 3 hours. During that time, I just drink water. In the last 3 days I've lost 6 lbs! I'll update again once my 30 day subscription is up. Feeling HOPEFUL again!"

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  • Luvth...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 22, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq for just under 3 months. I started out at 211 lbs (5 ' 6") and I'm down to 191. It definitely helps reduce appetite. Recently unemployed, I was petrified I would be sitting at home stuffing my face. But not with Belviq. I don't feel hungry. One thing to note, if I ignore that lack of hunger and eat (i.e. for emotional/stress reasons), the medicine won't stop me from over eating. This medicine isn't some sort of replacement for a stomach reducing surgery but it is a very good tool. It's been the jump start that I needed. I also workout 5 times a week at a gym, which I did before but I increased my workouts, adding a class here and there. Ladies beware a possible side effect of Belviq is urinary tract infection, which I've had."

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  • Ron...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 16, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "No longer in denial that I was really fat 5"10 217 pounder. High blood pressure and overweight will other factors on the horizon. My joints hurt and so did my back . Six months 58 pounds less medication,sleep well and had no real side effect. I no longer have joints that ache and my blood pressure medicine was lowered. Glad I got talked into trying this great medicine."

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  • nossa
  • April 29, 2015

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "i started using belviq 20 days ago. my started weight was 244 and i am 6 feet. today i am 222.5. i lost about 22 pounds in 20 days. for those who say it doesnt work. i think you need a miracle pill that will burn your fats while you are in bed. bc your such a lazy person. you just want to enjoy food and burn fats. remember you gained all these pounds in months and years. so you should expect so willing and good work out to lose them. you cant just expect everything to be perfect without moving your ass."

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  • bobbi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 6, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I love it. Remember not everything is right for everybody we all have different bodies. I can't take anything I always have bad side effects I am 3 days in now I noticed I can go without snacking all day and night because for some reason I'm hungry all the time and by the 3rd day I feel different in a good way. I'm going to wait until my 7th day to weigh myself, I just feel more positive or something its hard to explain I guess like I have some hope now. I weigh 206 now I want to be back to my normal weight of 130 and I have a feeling I may be able to do that now since now I can pass on the carbs without craving them all the time. I hope that other people that feel like there is no hope and feel like a prisoner in your body can use this also."

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  • Losin...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 24, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for 2 weeks now. I do have a some sleeping problems but it is getting better. I was 246 lbs and at my 2 week weigh in I was 233 lbs. I have changed the way that I eat and have had no time for exercise. I love this pill."

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  • Jacks...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 16, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq six months and was 229 pounds. Now I am 192 pounds, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol. Side effects early I was a little tired and headache. My will power and confidence are up 100% and my cigarette consumption is down 65% from two packs. My cravings for food and cigs are pretty mellow and I believe I will quit sooner then later. This way to easy and yes I do ride my bike daily."

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  • Lovell
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 2, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On day 6, I noticed a little more room in my belt and decided to weigh a day early - 194.5lbs down to 187lbs. I've lost 55 pounds from my tubbiest in 2003 (about 20 of that was water weight when I got my pacemaker replaced) but hit a plateau around 195lbs for the last 6 months. My goal is 170lbs by year end. My trepidation about being a guinea pig for a new medicine is more than balanced by the ease and amount of the result. I'm expecting further improvement in backache and joint pain as my weight continues to drop. Now on day 14 at 184 pounds, I've lost 10 pounds, twice my stretch goal, and feel great. This is too easy!"

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  • tyty
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 2, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Belviq for 2 months I love it. I did have a headache for weeks and felt tired and slept. I weighed 226lbs and now 210lbs only thing you have to make yourself eat but you will fill full quickly."

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  • twili...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 22, 2013

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Belviq for 9 days now, it is amazing. I feel great and it has suppressed my appetite. It has really changed my eating behavior and the most amazing part is I haven't missed it. I'm not one for dieting but I've lost 8lbs and counting. Good luck."

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  • Chuck...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 25, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I did have some significant side effects for the first two weeks but I took only one pill a day for that time to get used to it. I am up to two a day now (recommended dose) and the side effects are gone except for slight nausea once in a while. I have lost 6 lbs in about 3 weeks. That is quite good for me as I am not very active. Busy but sedentary life."

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  • Losie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 3, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "5' 10" 55 yo female, started on 11/5/14 at 217, today I weigh 206 (28 days-11lbs). Minor effects: dry mouth at first, going away now. This included a 6 day business trip to SF and Thanksgiving. I am extremely happy with results!"

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  • Kidsa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 18, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 61 yr old, 5'3" female that started the 2 week trial on April 15, 2014 at 237 pounds. If I had any initial side effects I don't recall them, so I must have had none or they were too mild to even mention. I don't have any side effects now which is a little over 3 months since I started. I lost 10 pounds during the 2 week (free) trial so I was impressed and definitely ready to continue! I got a $75/month card (credit) from the pill company so that was a plus. I still have to pay $163/mth. My insurance does not cover it. They would rather pay for my cholesterol and blood pressure meds. So as of today, July 18, 2014, I have gone from 237 to 210lbs. Not too bad with 27 pounds gone with no side effects and no exercise. Loving the results!"

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  • Healt...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 27, 2015

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq since September 2014 and have lost about 50 lbs. Today 1/27/2015 I weigh 195 lbs. and back in September I was at 248lbs. I love Belviq so much it's one of the best prescriptions I have ever gotten. Because Belviq helps me control my appetite I am able to eat less and I eat healthier food, also I have started working out for an hour a day, 6 days a week since I started Belviq. It's the most amazing medication that exists it really has changed my life for the better."

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  • Jules...
  • January 30, 2015

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week 7lbs, a lot of energy and fall right to sleep at night and stay asleep. Only negative is I can only take one or I experience urinary tract infection like symptoms. I'm excited to weigh in the morning, it will have been 14 days. I LOVE Belviq!"

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  • Sides...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 11, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just a 54 year old 5'9 244 pound guy. I was considering by pass and was advised by a friend that the surgery is not the answer. Well 13 months later I shed forty nine pounds and feel pretty great. I am up to walking two miles a week and please don't laugh. No big side effects except a little constipation. My doctor is now a believer that this can help. Wish me luck."

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  • Betsy...
  • July 25, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for 8 days now. The first 3-4 days I had headaches and a slight pounding in my ears. I do feel like I'm a little more forgetful than usual but nothing extreme. I just make myself a list so nothing slips by. My joints are a little sore but again nothing extreme. My starting weight was 176.8 and 8 days later I'm 171.2. I haven't changed my eating habits as far as what I eat but I'm eating a portion of what I would normally eat. My "obsession" for food has pretty much gone away. I can get through an entire day without having cravings. So far the results compared to the slight side effects are so worth it for me! My Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance covers 65% of the monthly cost so my monthly portion is $71.00."

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  • heather...
  • June 28, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been exactly a month using and I've lost 14 lbs. Have had little time to exercise so I'm hoping to start soon with the nicer weather. Side effects at beginning were dry mouth and back ache. None now, so from 216 to 202lbs. Goal is 170lbs."

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  • redeb...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 16, 2015

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I reviewed this drug in August of 2014, also with a 9 rating. I want to update my experience, though. I went from 180 to 140 in around 2 1/2 months. I kept it off completely for 7 months (even through winter and the holidays) after discontinuing belviq. However, I quit smoking 5 weeks ago, ordered about 5 lbs of gummy bears to help, and gained almost 10 lbs. I don't even care. It was worth it to stop smoking, and I started my Belviq again and it's working beautifully again. I want to add- my favorite part of this medication is how it eliminates my sugar and carb cravings, even alcohol, and instead makes me crave salads and protein. I don't know how it does this, but it's amazing stuff."

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  • Mark...
  • April 18, 2014

Belviq (lorcaserin) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "44 yr old obese male, started Belviq 3 months ago. Lost already 32 lbs. My doctor says results are fantastic. I am actually typing this from X-Sport Gym. I can't believe how good I feel and how much energy I have after losing the weight. I can't remember last time I was at the gym. I need to lose close to 50 lbs total to be considered at the borderline of overweight, or BMI of 27. I have to comment that unlike everything I tried in the past, Belviq has no side effects, except for the side effect of weight loss! I no doubt eat less and have less desire to overeat. Now enter exercise and I am sure I will hit my goal. Glad I am a responder. No problem paying for this out of pocket which I do because it works! Back to my workout."

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