"49 yo male. starting weight 280 lbs on jan 6 2015. current weight 244 on april 6 2015. goal weight = 170. weight loss = 36 lbs in 3 months. experience - entirely positive and successful. have not been under 250 in 9 years, despite diet and exercise with many periods of not trying.  first two weeks on half dose were most intense for side effects - dry mouth, light-headedness, unusual thoughts and dreams. all passed quickly when i normalized on standard 7.5 mg doze after 2 weeks. what has remained is a decreased appetite, no more unconscious or binge eating, and ability to just eat the foods i want to eat - healthy green veg and protein. exercise 6 days/week. friends will notice the difference at 30 lbs so hang in there."