Wean Off Of Belviq

If belviq needs to be stopped, can you just stop or do you have to wean off of it? Also, how close is belviq to zoloft? I was once on zoloft and it didn't decrease my appetite.

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Hello, Arlene! How are you?

Belviq is not related to Zoloft, it contains the active ingredient Lorcaserin, which the FDA lists as a weight-loss drug, though it does have some serotonergic properties.

Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, coughing, back pain and headache.

I am not aware of it needing to be tapered, but your doctor would be the best judge of that.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Thank you so much for answering my question. I didn't see anywhere the need for tapering med, just wanted to make sure.

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