Belviq (lorcaserin) side effects: Urinary tract infection in 6.5% of patients vs 5.4% with placebo

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Urinary tract infection was reported in 6.5% of patients given the weight loss drug, Belviq (lorcaserin), versus 5.4% of patients given a placebo according to studies performed leading up to the FDA approval of the drug.

Reference

Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride) Prescribing Information. Revision 08/2012.
http://www.belviq.com/pdf/Belviq_Prescribing_information.pdf

 

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