"i have been on meridia for one year under my doctor&#039;s supervision.  during that time i have lost 108 pounds.  my doctor has been able to gradually take me off of all 3 blood pressure prescriptions, simvastatin and metformin.  it has been very effective in helping me control my appetite and thus lose weight.  i have increased energy, sex drive, and generally a much better disposition and outlook on life.  it has been great for me.  i have another 12 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight of 174.  once that is achieved, he intends to keep me on meridia for another 6 months to enable my body to achieve the correct amount of leptin production necessary to maintain my new weight and prevent me from regaining the 120 lbs i will have lost."