"i have been on every diet known to man kind.  i have been told by my physician that if i don&#039;t do something, i am going to become diabetic.  i went to my doctor when i heard about this medication and was told he did not write diet pills.  he told me i needed to exercise more and eat better.  he said it would only give me temporary results.  however, after reading everything i could find on qsymia, i found that it is indicated for long term use.  i figured i would have a better chance eating right if i weren&#039;t starving and battling cravings every time i tried.  i actually changed doctors because i felt my doctor was minimizing my issue.  he won&#039;t treat my obesity but he will let me become a diabetic! i have lost 17 lbs in 2 months."