"i started taking this medicine on june 10th, 2009. it is now june 19th and i have lost 5 1/2 pounds. this is not the first time i have taken this medicine. i took it 7 years ago and lost 60 pounds in 10 months. never had a problem with it. it was the only thing that worked for me after several attempts to lose weight on other programs with no success. the main reason why i like this medication is because it curbs my appetite and i don&#039;t feel hungry as much and i don&#039;t have the cravings i used to have. i feel like i&#039;m in control. a word of advice - i am noticing this time around, if you have any problems with pinched nerves such as pain and discomfort, this medication will increase that pain and discomfort."