"i started this med before a weight loss program. my problem was emotional eating. i&#039;ve been taking it for a month.  i feel great. i find the nervous eating has stopped. my appetite has dropped tremendously.  only side effect i am thirsty all the time which is okay anyway, i drink lots more water.  from reading all the remarks about this drug, its probably isn&#039;t for every one, but so are some other drugs. i can&#039;t take antibiotics.  i highly recommend this drug for weight loss. i&#039;ve lost 8 lbs."