Positive Data from Arena Pharmaceuticals' Pivotal BLOOM Trial Demonstrate that Lorcaserin Significantly Improved Markers of Cardiovascular Risk and Glycemic Parameters and was not Associated with Depression or Suicidal Ideation

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARNA) reported that data from the pivotal BLOOM (Behavioral modification and Lorcaserin for Overweight and Obesity Management) Phase 3 trial demonstrate lorcaserin significantly increased excess weight loss, improved markers of cardiovascular risk and glycemic parameters, and was not associated with depression or suicidal ideation. Additional subgroup analyses showed that lorcaserin caused the greatest improvements in lipid profiles, glycemic parameters and other markers of cardiovascular risk in patients in the highest risk categories. The new data were presented at Obesity 2009, the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society.

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