"i was a hard core atkins dieter in my early 20&#039;s, lost a tremendous amount of weight, and kept it off for 5 years.  i then got pregnant, stopped eating healthy and gained everything back and then some.  now i&#039;m in my 30&#039;s with my highest weight being 218.  i started back on the atkins and started exercising but my weight was not coming off like it did when i was in my 20&#039;s.  my doctor prescribed phentermine and i&#039;ve lost a pound every day, i&#039;m finally out of the 200&#039;s and down to 198 today (never thought i&#039;d see the day).  i have had dry mouth occasionally  with no other side effect.  i&#039;ve been exercising and eating low carb and feel great.  i hope to be 135 someday."