'Benzene is a poison. In large quantities, it can stop the heart, stop the lungs, or cause permanent brain damage. If it has any beneficial effects, they must certainly be weighed against the potential harm. Nonetheless, the FDA has just approved Belviq, a drug containing benzene, for weight loss!
That’s not the end of the bad news about Arena Pharmaceutical’s new drug, Belviq. Not only does it contain a known poison, but it also affects serotonin in the brain by activating the 5-HT2C receptor. That means it affects the brain in a manner similar to that of the SSRI drugs—which are connected with a wide range of devastating effects, including suicide.'
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