Comparing Belviq vs Bupropion / Naltrexone
| Belviq (lorcaserin) | Bupropion / naltrexone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Belviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Bupropion / naltrexone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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| More about Belviq (lorcaserin) | More about Bupropion / naltrexone | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Belviq has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 883 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion / naltrexone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 2069 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Belviq side effects |
View all Bupropion / naltrexone side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Contrave | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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11 hours |
21 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 199 drugs are known to interact with Belviq:
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A total of 779 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion / naltrexone:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
September 10, 2014 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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