Lorcaserin

Uses

Lorcaserin is used in the treatment of obesity.

How it Works

How Lorcaserin works Lorcaserin is a serotonin receptor agonist. It works by influencing a specific area of the brain that helps regulate appetite. In this way, it enhances the feeling of fullness and reduces food intake.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Lorcaserin include constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal pain (bone, muscle, or joint), cough, rash, back pain, oropharyngeal pain, nasal infection, peripheral edema, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), worsening of diabetes, anxiety, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), high blood pressure, psychiatric disorders, depression, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and headache.