"i have completed 7 weeks on this medication.  side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion.  no big deal!  $90 a month.  the literature says to give it 16 weeks.  i started at 233lb and now i&#039;m 212lb.  i notice i don&#039;t snack mindlessly. i don&#039;t reach for a second helping. i am watching carbs because my a1c is 6.3.  during the first several weeks i didn&#039;t see much weight change. i think it takes time.  i am very please and i know my doctor will be!!"