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5ht2c Agonists for BP Mania? (Lorcaserin)

Posted by PeterMartin on February 16, 2015, at 11:45:54

I'd like to have a discussion about Lorcaserin a 5ht2c agonist (only one on the market?) and mania. Lorcaserin was approved in 2013 for obesity and I'm current on a trial. I have had manic episodes before but not since 2009 when I was still smoking pot/drinking (sober 5yrs). My doctor OKed Lorcaserin (Belviq) for weight loss about a month ago. Down about 15lbs so far.

I've been a little weary that Lorcaserin could potentially send me into mania but based on everything I've googled it seems 5h2c agonists might be more likely to +help+ prevent mania than the opposite. For example: http://otm.uic.edu/technologies/potent-safe-and-selective-5ht2c-agonists-treatment

Any thoughts on Lorcaserin/5ht2c agonists and their potential to cause (or prevent) mania? I've been a little spacey the past few days and I'm hoping it's due to coming off Marplan after 5yrs vs a side effect from Lorcaserin (On half dose since Jan 6th)

Thanks for the discussion.


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