"i started february 3rd of 2016, so i have been taking this medication for 5 weeks.  i am 21, 5&#039;2 and started at 259 lbs.   it has been five weeks, but i didn&#039;t take the medicine consistently or eat right during the third week due to a passing in the family.  i also haven&#039;t exercised at all due to the passing of my grandpa and i started my school semester when i first got the prescription. i do plan on adding exercise into my routine, but just by eating less and trying to eat better i have lost 26 lbs in a month and a half! i&#039;m at 233. i have went from a size 18 pants being tight to a size 14 pants fitting perfectly. there is a noticeable difference and only side effects are headaches and dizziness, but after water and tylenol i&#039;m fine! :)"