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In a 1-year trial, patients who were administered lorcaserin lost an average of 5% of their body weight, while those in the placebo group only lost an average of 2% Medication update: The FDA has withdrawn lorcaserin, a medication used to treat obesity, due to concerns about its potential side effects

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Additionally, these medications slow gastric emptying, which prolongs the sensation of fullness after meals and reduces appetite through central nervous system effects on satiety centers in the hypothalamus

In some cases, staying at the same dose for two to four weeks before increasing may reduce the intensity of digestive side effects, including constipation