"started taking this when i found out i inherited my dad&#039;s crazy cholesterol issues.  i was only mildly overweight at 5&#039;7&quot; and 170lbs.  in the past 6 months i&#039;ve dropped down to 140lbs without changing anything.  stayed on the lowest dose.  only side effect is tingling in hands now and then.  cholesterol issues are now gone and i get non stop questions about this medication.  i can&#039;t say anything bad about it.  if you don&#039;t have a secondary condition where you insurance will help pay for it, it is quite pricey however."