Released: July 02, 2012

FDA OKs first new prescription diet drug in a decade

Source: Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY

The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light Wednesday to the first new prescription diet drug in more than a decade. Lorcaserin, to be sold as Belviq, (pronounced BEL-VEEK) from Arena Pharmaceuticals works on brain chemistry to create a feeling of fullness. It helps people lose about 5% or more of their starting weight when used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise.

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