"i first tried bontril about 7 years ago when i went to a weight loss center. i lost 47 pounds and kept if off for about three years. i remember taking two pills 30 minutes before each meal. 354mg tabs and i was told not to take my last dose after 4pm due to it will keep you from sleeping. i also followed a high protein diet. i was like 190 pounds then and i think i got down to 147. but over the years i&#039;ve gained weight, had a baby and gained more weight. i&#039;m now 235 pounds and started taking bontril a week ago and i&#039;ve lost 4 pounds in a week, i was told to take 1 pill a hour before meals, i&#039;ve increased to 2 pills before breakfast and 2 before lunch and 1 in the evening and i have no appetite i have to make myself eat. i hope this continue"