Belviq (lorcaserin) side effects: Peripheral edema in 4.7% of patients vs 2.4% with placebo

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Peripheral edema, or swelling of tissues, usually in the lower limbs, due to the accumulation of fluids, was reported in 4.7% of patients given the weight loss drug, Belviq (lorcaserin), versus 2.4% of patients given a placebo according to studies performed leading up to the FDA approval of the drug.

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

 

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