"update. my fourth day i could not take this pill. i was physically drained. the pill made me so sleepy so i opt out on this day. however, i did lose 7 pounds in a week so it must wk. i havnt had any other side effects except the sleepiness. is your body can take it then your a trooper. i&#039;ll start back tomorrow and hopefully my body adjust to this medicine or i&#039;ll be switching"