"i am  a 57 year old woman just going into  menopause. i gained about 15 pounds. i could eat all day and it seemed like i couldn&#039;t get full.i would  exercise , but i over ate my workouts. i would always start a diet on monday, and would stay focused until the weekend came. i was so tired of losing  and gaining the same 4 pounds. i went to my doctor for my yearly checkup and explain to him my  menopause  weight gain.i asked for some diet pills and he  suggested phentermine. started on october 5 at 186. at my 30 day weight in i am 176. i am on my second round and will be weighing in december. the only side effects were dry mouth, slight headache, and  constipation, and trouble sleeping. after a week side effects none. goal weight 165."