Anyone tried Belviq?
Birdie1952
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Has anyone tried Belviq to help curb their appetite? If so what was your experience with it.
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http://www.drugs.com/cons/belviq.html
Nope, too many potential side effects for me. You don't need that stuff.0 -
Seems to be a lot of good reviews on the website you sent.0
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Ignores the insane list of side effects, points out the fake reviews. Okay.
ETA: "Lorcaserin is used together with a reduced-calorie diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight." So the drug doesn't work without lower calories and exercise, but lowering calories and exercise works without the drug. What does that tell you?0 -
Eat at a deficit, bet you'll get the same results.0
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What they said.0
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PlaydohPants wrote: »These are only the COMMON side effects:
increased hunger
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat at a deficit, bet you'll get the same results.
That is one of my problems. It is hard for me to eat at a deficit. I take blood pressure medication that increases my appetite. They work great at controling my BP and it took many changes to get the correct medication that is why I don't want to change my BP pills. I am 5'2 and 62 years old and am trying to eat at 1500 cal a day. I know that sounds like a lot but for some reason I just can't seem to stay at that per day.0 -
I think I'd hold off and wait for more studies. Belviq is similar to fenfluramine which is the part of phen-fen that caused heart valve problems.
Consumer Reports recommends against it:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/06/weight-loss-pill-belviq-is-now-available-but-we-say-skip-it/index.htm
Also, from Time magazine:
Are there any side effects?
The most common side effects of Belviq in non-diabetic patients are headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, dry mouth and constipation; in patients with diabetes, side effects include low blood sugar, headache, back pain, cough and fatigue.
There was also some concern that Belviq caused tumors in animals and heart-valve defects in people. A similar serotonin-based drug that had been approved for weight loss — fenfluramine — was removed from the market in 1997 because of the same heart concerns.
In 2010, the FDA rejected Arena’s first request for approval, asking for more evidence of its safety. New data provided by the company showed that heart problems would not occur at the low doses at which Belviq would be prescribed. The FDA won’t require patients taking Belviq to be monitored for heart-valve damage, but the company is required to conduct six studies once the drug reaches the market to determine whether it causes heart attacks or stroke in people who take it.
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PlaydohPants wrote: »These are only the COMMON side effects:
Anxiety
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
body aches or pain
chills
cold sweats
coma (A *kitten* COMA is common!)
confusion
cool, pale skin
cough
depression
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing
dizziness
ear congestion
fast heartbeat
fever
frequent urge to urinate
headache
increased hunger
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
nasal congestion
nausea
nightmares
pounding in the ears
runny nose
seizures
shakiness
slow or fast heartbeat
slurred speech
sneezing
sore throat
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts (WTF!!)
unusual tiredness or weakness
Coma must not be common because it is not included in the official product insert which the FDA reviews. Same thing for increased hunger. No need to be fear mongering.
http://www.belviq.com/documents/Belviq_Prescribing_information.pdf0 -
Birdie1952 wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat at a deficit, bet you'll get the same results.
That is one of my problems. It is hard for me to eat at a deficit. I take blood pressure medication that increases my appetite. They work great at controling my BP and it took many changes to get the correct medication that is why I don't want to change my BP pills. I am 5'2 and 62 years old and am trying to eat at 1500 cal a day. I know that sounds like a lot but for some reason I just can't seem to stay at that per day.
Belviq is contraindicated for people who take high blood pressure medication. I doubt your doctor will give you a prescription.
I doubt the bp medication is your main problem, anyway.0 -
Wait, you already have high blood pressure and you want to take something that could cause an increased heart rate? I'm not 100% sure, but that's probably not the best idea. Since you are already on medication, I would consider calling up your doctor and asking their opinion. You really don't want to do something that could cause your body damage.0
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My doctor gave me a script, I filled it with the free voucher. But, I am afraid of taking it and will probably dispose of it.
The side effects are very scary looking. I was actually surprised my doctor felt this was SAFE compared to other diet pills that she could prescribe.
I am going to keep trying to natural way with commitment and accountability.0 -
My doctor gave me a script, I filled it with the free voucher. But, I am afraid of taking it and will probably dispose of it.
The side effects are very scary looking. I was actually surprised my doctor felt this was SAFE compared to other diet pills that she could prescribe.
I am going to keep trying to natural way with commitment and accountability.
Kudos to you! Commitment and accountability work way better than any diet pill.
OP, I've been on prednisone steroid medication (and very high doses of it, up to 95mg at one point, now at 30mg) since April. I started losing weight in June and I've lost 44lbs DESPITE the insane increased hunger that is common with steroid medication. You can do it. You just have to really want it.0 -
Thanks to all of you for your input.0
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Birdie1952 wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat at a deficit, bet you'll get the same results.
That is one of my problems. It is hard for me to eat at a deficit. I take blood pressure medication that increases my appetite. They work great at controling my BP and it took many changes to get the correct medication that is why I don't want to change my BP pills. I am 5'2 and 62 years old and am trying to eat at 1500 cal a day. I know that sounds like a lot but for some reason I just can't seem to stay at that per day.
I'm 5'4, 52yo and also take BP meds. I find 1400-1600 quite satisfying. Maybe you should change what you are eating, not how much (cal-wise). If you want suggestions for tweaking your food/meal plans, consider opening your diary.
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Look, it sounds very dangerous, especially to mix it with your blood pressure meds. Please, avoid.0
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Isn't Belviq a prescription medicine? What does your physician say?0
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Sadly there are no quick fixes to lose weight. It takes hard work, dedication, and consistency. Age and health issues play a part in how rapidly we can lose but ultimately it can be done. I'm sixty-five years old, also with high blood pressure. One day I just decided to stop eating large portions, and overly processed food. It wasn't easy and it took time (over a year so far) but I have lost almost 41lbs. I educated myself about calories in, calories out, TDEE, BMR, BMI, macros, etc. I learned how the process and our bodies work. It's doable at any age. Like Nike says, "Just do it."0
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Sadly there are no quick fixes to lose weight. It takes hard work, dedication, and consistency. Age and health issues play a part in how rapidly we can lose but ultimately it can be done. I'm sixty-five years old, also with high blood pressure. One day I just decided to stop eating large portions, and overly processed food. It wasn't easy and it took time (over a year so far) but I have lost almost 41lbs. I educated myself about calories in, calories out, TDEE, BMR, BMI, macros, etc. I learned how the process and our bodies work. It's doable at any age. Like Nike says, "Just do it."
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