"i just started this medication on june 12 starting weight is 184 i am down to 179 already. my primary doctor advised that i do the name brand of the medication for the first month and than the following two months i have the choice of generic or name brand. like most i have tried all the fad diets and pills and spent countless money on stuff that just did not work. now medical i have rls (restless leg syndrome) and i have not had a problem with this medication effect the medication i take for that. only real side effect i have seen so far is dry mouth even though i am drinking anywhere from 64oz water or more a day. i have increase energy which is great. i will update more results as they come. also my insurance does cover some of the cost."