"i am an active practice registered nurse who has packed on the pounds slowly, year after year. i am in my 4 th month of taking belviq. i am down 32 pounds. it comes off slowly, mainly by feeling full faster. i am able to put my fork down now, do not feel out of control eating. it has greatly diminished night snacking. when i initially took it, had some mild headache and tiredness. side effects were gone after 2 weeks. i am much more active, eating a much healthier diet. i am not obsessing over food or the lack of it. you do have to change habits, diet and exercise, but belviq makes it possible to do it."