"loved this medicine at start a month ago. lost 9 pounds.  i am not obese but after a hard year and surgery i had to give up exercise. i gained almost 20 lbs in two years and i was miserable. my doctor realized i needed a kick start and prescribed this... i loved ... i have been more attentive and energetic and not eating just for the sake of eating or being bored. after a month i feel like my body is too used to it and not the same as day one ... but i am going to keep going and try to lose 10 more pounds... however i will say that i have not had bad side affects at all ..."