Belviq hit the market in 2012 offering weight-loss hope to people who struggled with obesity. It was also sometimes used to treat overweight people who also had a serious medical condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. It was the first weight-loss drug approved by the FDA in 13 years.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that BELVIQ (lorcaserin hydrochloride) tablets, 10 milligrams (mg), and BELVIQ XR (lorcaserin hydrochloride) extended-release tablets, 20 mg, were withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.

Belviq hit the market in 2012 offering weight-loss hope to people who struggled with obesity. It was also sometimes used to treat overweight people who also had a serious medical condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. It was the first weight-loss drug approved by the FDA in 13 years.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that BELVIQ (lorcaserin hydrochloride) tablets, 10 milligrams (mg), and BELVIQ XR (lorcaserin hydrochloride) extended-release tablets, 20 mg, were withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.