How Effective Is Belviq For Weight Loss?

Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2014

Question: Hi,
My doctor doesn't believe in using Belviq or other weight loss medications. I am 54 years old, 5'2" tall and weight 199 lbs. Do you know if there is a physician on line that will provide a prescription. My medical history includes gerd that I take protonix to treat. I would very much like to lose weight and would like to try Belviq.
Thank you. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern.

Based on your BMI , which I calculated via weight in kg divided by Height in meters squared, which came out to be around 35.9 which is quite high.

Belviq ( Lorcaserine ) is indicated in a BMI of > 30 Kg/meter squared if there is also a weight related co morbid condition like hypertension, dyslipidemia, Diabetes. so you do fit the criteria if you have a comorbid condition which I described in addition to the BMI which is high.

A prescription can only be given after a thorough history, physical and documentation of the lab findings and diagnoses.

A safe starting dose is 10 mg twice a day. Stop the medication if less than 5 % weight loss is achieved by 12 weeks. You may chose another physician if you aren't happy with your current one who will guide you accordingly.

Let me know if you have any query

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar