Hey everyone, I have just had a really rough time dropping weight as I am sure many of you have too. A relatively newer drug called Lorcaserin (Belviq) can help you decrease food consumption and promote satiety, however, it can cause hallucinations if too much is taken. Do any of you have experience with Belviq? If so, what can I discuss with my psychiatrist to convince her and myself that this could help me and I could still be stabilized on my meds? Thanks!
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I’ve heard it causes cancer
I doubt you can take it if it can cause hallucinations, youll probably be more sensitive to this medication than others being schiophrenic
I will look into this, thank you.
Probably, that’s why I am asking for personal experiences, data, etc. Thank you.
Belviq/Belviq XR is a serotonergic drug. The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome or Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)-like reactions have been reported during use of serotonergic drugs, including, but not limited to, selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), bupropion, triptans, dietary supplements such as St. John’s Wort and tryptophan, drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs]), dextromethorphan, lithium, tramadol, antipsychotics or other dopamine antagonists, particularly when used in combination
Sorry, looks like it doesn’t combine with any of the meds we take.
Take inulin instead. It is much safer and helps lose weight even on aps with diet and exercise of course.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180122184723.htmt.