"i startied taking meridia in december 2007 weighing 226 lbs to begin. the first month i lost 20 lbs. i felt great. i then went on to lose 71 more pounds for a toal of 91 pounds. people do not even know its me. i felt great on it. but i will say a good diet of fruit, veggies and protein plus lots and lots of excerise are the key. meridia alone will not do it. i took up running, walking, group kickboxing and step aerobics. i feel wonderful i am at my goal and life is great. i am currently not on meridia anymore. i stopped after 7 months. lost the rest with will power. you must excercise."