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FDA Approves Belviq to Treat Some Overweight or Obese Adults

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride), as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, for chronic weight management.

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The drug is approved for use in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater (obese), or adults with a BMI of 27 or greater (overweight) and who have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure (hypertension), type 2 diabetes,…

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