"i started belviq on may 10th.  i have lost 20 lbs since, today being 8/5.  i wanted something to aid in my weight loss  being 200 lbs, 5&#039;2&quot;, 52 yrs old.  i asked about contrave but my doc suggested belviq because of patient success.   i had nausea and a headache for 3 days but that went away.  i also had  a nagging cough for a couple months but that went away, also.  the only other notable symptoms are occasional sluggishness and brain fog.  i take two 10 mg pills a day.  i know when the first one&#039;s wearing off  because i do get hungry.  it does curb my appetite really well and i have to force myself to eat. i have the most success when i work out, too and cut down on sugar and food intake which belviq aids in.  i love it!"