Lorcaserin, currently marketed under the trade name Belviq and previously Lorqess during development,is a weight-loss drug developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals. It has serotonergic properties and acts as an anorectic.
Lorcaserin is used long term for weight loss in those who are obese.BELVIQ is an FDA-approved prescription weight-loss medication that, when used with diet and exercise, can help some overweight adults with a weight-related medical problem, or obese adults, lose weight and keep it off.