"i did not think that a pill could help speed along the process of weight loss so much. i have had 4 children and am now 37. losing that weight was not easy like it was when i was younger. my last child was born a year ago and i only lost 10 of the 30 lbs i gained. i am 5&#039;8 and weighed 222 the day i was prescribed phentermine (january 11, 2013. as of march 7, i weigh 198). 24 lbs in less that 2 months i am happppppyyyy! my goal is to be 150lbs. looks like i will be there soon enough. i drink a lot of water because the only side effect i have is extremely dry mouth. the first night i took it i did have trouble sleeping but not since the first night. i go in to my dr once a month for a check up, weigh in and new prescription. i highly recommend it!"