Lorcaserin and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for a month now. I have lost a total of 13 lbs with no side effects other than dry mouth. I look at that as a good thing because that only forces me to drink more water. I have never been a big water drinker... or drinker of anything for that matter. I truly believe my weight loss would be greater if it weren't for my job. I work a 14 on, 14 off schedule in the oilfield. I sit behind a computer for 12 hours a day. I tend to lose very little weight while at work because I don't move a whole lot. During my 14 days at home, it drops quite fast because I don't stop. I find Belviq gives me the drive to move. I also don't have much of an appetite on it. When I do eat, I am eating half of what I used to eat."

• rr0...
• November 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Great medicine for weight loss and helps control your appetite. No major side effects aside from really dry mouth and some constipation, nothing serious. In the first two weeks, I lost 6 lbs. Now, I'm starting my first full month taking two pills a day. My cost was only 50 bucks, which my insurance covered some of the cost, and I also used the savings card you can get online."

• Fee...
• October 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 7 days into taking Belviq 2x a day. Here's what I have observed: First couple of days: 1. Pain in feet/joints 2. Tired and slightly slurred words 3. Within 1 day, I immediately felt less bloated and 'thinner' 4. Dull headache. After 3 days: 1. Lost 3 lbs 2. Pain gone - more energy 3. Dry mouth starting/manageable and only seems to happen 1x a day. It's sort of a nice reminder to drink more water. :-) 4. While the scale says only 3 lbs lost, I physically feel like it's much more. A few people asked me if I lost weight, so that tells me it's noticeable, and 3 lbs up/down isn't normally a noticeable difference. 5. Headache gone! After 3 days, I completely noticed that I have to remind myself to eat. Cravings for carbs and sweets are so much less."

• Jen...
• March 24, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Belviq a little over 4 weeks ago. Tried Phentermine in the past and I would lose weight but also not sleep. Belviq has been awesome. I have lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks. I have Hashimoto's disease so even at that slower rate, I am elated! I can diet for months and not lose any. Do get dry mouth and a little sleepy at times, but I am usually not hungry and have to remind myself to eat. I am full with less food and don't have the 'I have to have right now' cravings. Pretty awesome."

• Mor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "'Eat less, exercise' is what we all know how to lose weight. Belviq has helped me with the 'eat less' part, and it does it very well. The side effects are mild and sometimes beneficial, such as dry mouth (drink more water) and better sleep."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq for a week and noticed the difference already. I can fit a pair of jeans that I had difficulty buttoning 2 weeks ago. I eat 2 to 3 times a day and in small portions. I'm not hungry most of the time. I have experienced some of the minor side effects: headaches, constipation, and dry mouth. The plus on that is I'm drinking a lot more water and completely staying away from juices and soda."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on it for 16 days now. Lost 17 lbs. I’m 50 years old, 6’0” tall and weighed 245 lbs, currently weighing in at 227/228. My only side effects were dry mouth, which is not too bad, considering my lack of water intake. Another was great sleep. You have to watch yourself because you have to force yourself to eat. If not, you can have a lack of energy, slight lightheadedness. When I do eat, I find myself eating much healthier, cutting back on beef and carbs. My plan is to stay on it until I reach my goal of 200 lbs. I’m hoping I can achieve my goal in the next 3-4 weeks. The manufacturer has a free 15-day trial, so you can try it and see how it goes! I highly recommend Belviq. Good luck!"

• Blu...
• August 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only been taking Belviq for 6 weeks, and I have already lost 5.4 pounds. I only take one pill a day. I do feel a little fatigue, but I can deal with that! Also, a little dry mouth, but this increases my water intake. This medicine is an answer to prayers. I am never hungry, and when I do eat, I eat less than 1/2 of my food."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "5'11 and 255 lbs started three months ago. Early days seemed like my weight loss was minimal, but once I stuck with my diet and cleaned the cobwebs off the bike, then the weight came off at a 3.4 pounds per week average. Now 212 pounds and going strong. Side effect: a little dry mouth, the rest of the side effects never happened to me. It cost $75.00, and I would have gotten more if I knew this was going to happen."

• Mam...
• February 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After being recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I began to take Belviq. After about two weeks, I started seeing results. I have now been on the medication for four months and have lost 40 pounds. The only side effect I have experienced is dry mouth."

• DCi...
• September 3, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq for about 6 weeks and am down 15 lbs. This really works! I still feel tired most of the time and have a dry mouth, but the other side effects (lethargy, back ache, etc.) were mostly gone after the first week and now have completely disappeared. I've been overweight most of my life and have tried many diets and herbals with no weight loss. This is really working for me. The only downside is the cost, my insurance doesn't cover it. (I downloaded the savings card from the website, so my cost is $75 a month) and feeling tired most of the time."

• LIg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was desperate to lose weight when I reached an all-time high of 258 lbs. At 5'7" on August 29, I began Belviq and a new food plan with my licensed nutritionist and my supervision of my doctor, who first had to take me off Lexapro, slowly for anxiety. He said Belviq would benefit me by helping me lose weight and help reduce anxiety. I was excited to try. I am now five months into this, lost 48 lbs at 210 lbs. I have had no side effects other than more dry mouth than usual with thirst. I drink water all day long anyway, so it isn't a big problem. Dizzy at first from change in meds but quickly readjusted. I have no cravings for sugary foods and carbs. I feel so much better. I have faith that I will make the goal of 175 by my one-year anniversary."

• Bel...
• October 28, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Belviq 1 week ago. I am on the 14-day trial. I have only lost a pound or two, but have not really changed any eating habits. The past two days, my appetite has subsided a ton! I'm expecting a lot of weight loss this week. I had random headaches and dry mouth the first 4 days, but those sides have subsided."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "40-year-old male, 5'10, 235. Lost 37 lbs in 3 months. No real side effects except headache and a little dry mouth. No more Lipitor and no more cheesecake cravings. The wife likes the new slimmer guy. Just started exercise and looking to get to 175 lbs. Things are going well with more work to be done. This is a godsend for me."

• Jua...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Simple started out 5'6", 188-pound male last September. Had some fatigue and dry mouth, but drank more water and it seemed to ease those issues after a few days. Now I am at my goal of 140 pounds and ride my bike three times a week. My doctor says my numbers are good and to keep up the good work. I am staying on my full dose as I don't want to gain my weight back like before. Just feel really healthy."

• Jil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Belviq for six months. I've lost 42 pounds. At 5'6'', I went from 220 to 178. I'd like to lose that last 8. I combined Belviq with the calorie counting app that allows you to enter daily foods and activities. It then provides a daily analysis and maintains all your records. Finally, it grades you each day. Together, I've had great success and feel so much better. Only side effect: dry mouth. I can live with that!"

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq for 4 months and have lost 37 lbs. I eat what I want, but I eat so much less of it now. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, I could barely finish the small portions on my plate! My only side effect has been dry mouth, so I drink more water. Win-win. My only concern is what will happen when I eventually go off the medicine."

• RLG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Even with exercise and reducing my calories, I could not lose weight. My PCP referred me to an endocrinologist for fatigue and weight gain. My thyroid was checked and found not to be the issue. She started me on phentermine 15 mg daily, which did not work, she upped the dose to 30 mg, and the weight came off. I started at 178, and the phentermine brought me down to 170. Phentermine only works for around 12 weeks, and I noticed I no longer was losing any weight, so my doctor started me on Belviq on March 10, 2017. As of today, March 22, 2017, I am down to 163. I do not exercise, but my appetite is so depressed that sometimes I have to make myself eat. I have had absolutely no adverse side effects, just a little dry mouth here and there."

• Bab...
• August 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using it for almost 1 month, using only one dose a day instead of two, and have lost 10 pounds so far with only minimal exercise. I have had dry mouth at times and notice I cry more often when exposed to a sad situation. Overall, I am very pleased with the decrease in appetite and weight loss. I am praying that I do not experience any major side effects... I still need to lose another 30 to 40 pounds."

• DCi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq for about 12 days. The side effects the first week were a little rough: severe dry mouth, body aches, dizziness, fatigue, and I actually gained 3 lbs! But if you can get through that, the 2nd week has improved. The side effects have mostly disappeared, with the exception of the dry mouth. I have lost the initial 3 lb gain and am down 3 more! I'm never hungry and have to remind myself to eat. When I do eat, I'm fuller faster! My insurance didn't cover it, so I downloaded the 15-day free sample and the savings card from the website, and so my cost will be $75 a month. I'm planning on staying on this pill and will keep you updated on the progress. I'm pretty excited now that I'm seeing the weight loss!"

• XxL...
• August 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Roughly two years ago, I weighed 120; gained roughly 100 pounds due to being lazy and eating when I was bored or stressed out. My doctor prescribed me phentermine 27.5 to take daily: HORRIBLE side effects like dry mouth, sick to my stomach, and insomnia throughout the whole time. Lost a lot of weight, but guess what? I regained it in a quick period. My doctor prescribed me Belviq because, unlike phentermine, Belviq is for LONG TERM weight loss. I'm about 4 days in without exercise and I haven't weighed myself (I will next week; I started at 214 lb) & I can say my cravings are gone and the amount I eat is smaller. All these people that are complaining want instant results, which that's not what Belviq is for."

• aro...
• February 5, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am currently on Belviq. I chose to write a review because I was looking for a 'real' honest/objective view of the drug. I will say this: I have taken Belviq for about 1 month now. Initially, about the first 5 days, I didn't notice a huge change in appetite. But by week 2, you notice it for sure. Fuller, faster, and cravings for junk are a minimum. I planned to have a 'cheat day' because in addition to the Belviq, I've totally changed my eating habits. Well, cheat day comes, and I'm not craving any junk. At first, the dry mouth side effect is awful, but that goes away. Long story short, this medication is doing me proud. I can't say any huge weight loss yet, but hey, less eating, less chance of obesity."

• ofo...
• April 16, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had been taking Belviq for 4 days and lost a total of 4 pounds! Now 4 pounds may not seem like a lot, but for a person who has been struggling to lose weight ALL her life, that is a major milestone. I was so nervous when I got weighed, because of fear of being disappointed AGAIN. I have had no significant side effects other than dry mouth. I sleep GREAT at night, and I have even been more motivated to work out. I have incorporated more fruit and veggies into my diet as well as LOTS of water... I think that my appetite is still present (maybe because my metabolism is constant), but I do not overeat, and I have seen a reduction in the amount of carbs and sweets I crave."

• Ama...
• May 13, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After thirty years of being overweight, I am really amazed. No more diet supplements or Atkins diets, etc. Long story short, 12 months, 44 pounds, feel great. Had a little joint pain and dry mouth, but that was okay and went away in a week. I now walk four times a week, eat low carbs, but occasionally splurge with pizza, one slice generally. Food is under my control, and I feel great on all counts. Amazing for a 55-year-old used to be a fat lady !!!!!"

• 333...
• August 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had gained 100 pounds over the last 4 years due to having my son and hormone imbalances, and nothing has worked in the past. I'm currently on the 15-day free trial, and I was very suspicious of a drug like this. However, I am on Day 13, and I have lost a total of 11 pounds in just under 2 weeks! I cannot be happier. I did not have any of the symptoms listed on some of the other posts (dizziness, headaches, etc.). I do have a little bit of dry mouth, which just forces me to drink more water. My insurance doesn't cover this, but I have the $75 copay card, which is a godsend because the medication is usually well over $200."