Have any doctors prescribed the med belviq (lorcaserin) for weight loss? i just saw an ad for it on tv & and the side effects sound awful. it doesn't even describe what the drug even is! what is it?

Belgic: Exact mechanism is unknown but increases serotonin levels with a long list of side affects. Most folks want an easy fix but nothing can beat moderation in everything. Weight watcher's is not a diet but the way we should live for optimal health.

Belviq (lorcaserin): It is a serotonin receptor drug (similar to the old flenfluramine which was taken off the market in 1997 because of heart valve issues associated with it). The new drug is at a lower dose, but still some concern for heart valve issues. 50% of users lost 12 pounds over 1 year vs 23% on placebo. Cannot be used with certain anti-depressants (SSRI or MAOI's) nor with tramadol (Ultram).