"i started in may and lost a total of 20 pounds starting weight was 205 now is 185. my doctor wants me to get to 160. 25 pounds more to go. i don&#039;t really exercise but i&#039;m on my feet all day. i take it sometimes in the morning if i know i&#039;m going to have a busy day. if i&#039;m not i take before work at 3 pm.  side effects dry mouth so i drink a lot of water, that really quinces my thirst but i&#039;m using the bathroom a lot because of drinking so much. i don&#039;t eat that much and i try to stay away from sweets, soda, candy and alcohol. so far so good. good luck everyone."