Comparing Belviq vs Phentermine / Topiramate
Belviqlorcaserin |
Phentermine / topiramate |
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Prescribed for Weight Loss, Obesity. Belviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Obesity, Weight Loss. phentermine / topiramate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.9
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7.3
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: headache, hypoglycemia, decreased hemoglobin, euphoria, and lymphocytopenia. See the full Belviq side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, insomnia, nasopharyngitis, paresthesia, mood disorder, sleep disorder, and xerostomia. See the full phentermine / topiramate side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Other lorcaserin brands include: Belviq XR | Qsymia | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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11 hours |
65 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
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. |
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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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 449 drugs are known to interact with Belviq:
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A total of 821 drugs are known to interact with phentermine / topiramate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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June 27, 2012 |
July 17, 2012 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Weight Loss Today is my 2nd day taking belviq. I haven’t had any side effects yet and hopefully I don’t have any. But I was 170lb when I started now down to 166lb! I will keep you guys updated !!!