Lorcaserin
INFORMATION ABOUT LORCASERIN
Lorcaserin Uses
Lorcaserin is used in the treatment of obesity.
How Lorcaserin works
Lorcaserin is a serotonin receptor agonists. It works by affecting a certain part of the brain that helps control your appetite. In this way, it increases the feeling of fullness and decreases food intake.
Common side effects of Lorcaserin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Constipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Cough, Rash, Back pain, Oropharyngeal pain, Nasal infection, Peripheral edema, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Worsening of diabetes, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), High blood pressure, Psychiatric disorders, Depression, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Headache
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25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)
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