Considering Belviq Diet Pills? You might want to think again

Belviq diet pills, clinically known as Lorcaserin, are one of the newer weight loss medications on the market today, having been approved by the FDA in 2012.  It was developed specifically to help those who are considered overweight or obese and have other weight-related health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Because these individuals can have a particularly hard time losing weight and keeping it off, the introduction of a pill designed specifically for them seemed like a godsend.  But it is important to remember that Belviq, like any other diet pill, is not without its considerable risks.

Let's take a closer look to discover why this might not be your best choice...

How does Belviq Work?

Although there is a lot of overlap, you'll find that weight loss drugs tend to attack the "problem" from different angles.  That is to say, the mechanism by which they help you lose weight varies from one pill to the next.

Belviq works by activating serotonin receptors in the brain in order to control appetite.  Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is, among other things, responsible for making us feel full.  Serotonin also helps to control mood swings, which is why many antidepressant medications contain serotonin blockers.  The scientists who developed Belviq claim that it is designed specifically to seek out only those serotonin receptors that affect appetite.

In the earliest clinical trials, Belviq had a limited rate of success, but it was still recommended to be used only in conjunction with a regular routine of diet and exercise.  According to the FDA approved labeling of the drug, it is recommended that the use of Belviq be discontinued if an individual fails to lose 5% of their body weight over a period of 12 weeks. 

So it can be effective, but not without real effort on your part to eat right and exercise regularly. 

Potential Side Effects of Belviq Pills

The side effects of Belviq can vary depending on whether or not the individual taking it has any other weight-related medical conditions.  In individuals who have Type 2 diabetes, the most common side effects can include low blood sugar, headache, back pain, cough and fatigue.  Low blood sugar can be particularly dangerous so if you are taking Belviq you should monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

In individuals who do not have any other medical conditions, the most common side effects of Belviq include headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, dry mouth and constipation.  Because of the likelihood of dizziness and fatigue, it is highly recommended that you refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery while taking this weight loss pill.

Because Belviq works specifically to alter neurological function, you may notice mood changes or other mental changes such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide, unusual agitation and difficulty with attention/memory.  Simply put, you are changing the way your brain functions and that always comes with some risk, which can potentially be serious.

So you can see that this might not be your best option for losing weight, especially since you have to diet and exercise anyway.  Why add a potentially dangerous pill to the mix when there are natural alternatives that can help you achieve the same effect?

So what's the bottom line on Belviq?

When it comes to weight loss, as with any other medical condition, putting a chemical of any kind into your body should always be considered a last resort.  The body is designed to function in a certain way and anything that disrupts that natural balance has the potential to do serious harm. 

This is why most doctors recommend eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly in order to lose weight without damaging your health.  If you absolutely can’t get the pounds off without some kind of assistance, there are natural options such as garcinia cambogia and green coffee beans that you can try before resorting to diet pills.

Remember, it probably took you quite some time to put that extra weight on in the first place, so you shouldn’t just expect to take a pill and rid yourself of it instantly.  If it took time going on, it will take time to get it off the right way and it will be easier to keep the weight off using natural means as well.

Don't subject yourself to prescription weight loss pills like Belviq unless you absolutely have to...it's just not worth the risk.

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