Did anyone else hear that the diet drug Belviq (lorcaserin HCl) was taken off the market after the FDA found that it may be cancer-causing? Here's the link to the FDA website about it in case anyone wants to know more. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safet...caserin-market
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I didn't know that either. So, they took it off the market because it might actually increase the risk of cancer? That's scary. it sort of makes you wonder what other diet drugs might cause. How long has Belviq been on the market? Imagine the number of people who have used it?
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Originally posted by ffviifan View PostI didn't know that either. So, they took it off the market because it might actually increase the risk of cancer? That's scary. it sort of makes you wonder what other diet drugs might cause. How long has Belviq been on the market? Imagine the number of people who have used it?
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Originally posted by speeddemon View PostI don't trust any diet drugs. "FDA Approved" stopped meaning safe and effective to me years ago. That organization needs to seriously clean up its act.
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Originally posted by Tiff View Post
Yes! It's so difficult to trust anything anymore. It does seem that the risk of taking these medications are starting to outweigh what little benefits they provide, in the long run. I wish there was an overall better medical strategy for individuals who need to lower their weight.
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