"i started taking 10mg of meridia 9 days ago. so far i have lost 6 pounds. as for side effects honestly i really can&#039;t say that i can even tell that i am taking the pill. the only thing that comes to mind is one night i had slightly strange taste in my mouth and was more thirsty than normal.  this pill really works. i feel more motivated to work out and eat healthy, (the $120 price tag may have something to do with that too). at dinner half way through my salad i&#039;m full, i&#039;ve honestly have had no problem resisting the temptations of starbucks mochas and the large bowl of mini-candy bars at work. something that would have been basically un-heard of before.  so 6lbs down 35ish more to go.. wish me luck!"