"i had been taking belviq for 4 days and lost a total of 4 pounds! now 4 pounds may not seem like a lot, but for a person who has been struggling to lose weight all her life, that is a major milestone. i was sooo nervous when i got weighed, because of fear of being disappointed again. i have had no significant side effects other than dry mouth. i sleep great at night, and i have even been more motivated to work out. i have incorporated more fruit and veggies into my diet as well as lots of water... i think that my appetite is still present (maybe because my metabolism is constant), but i do not overeat, and i have seen a reduction in the amount of carbs and sweets i crave."